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DA05 OUU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

221,837 mi
Last recorded221,837 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 221,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery light illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2024 209,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 197,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 187,954 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 187,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 176,892 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 176,892 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 171,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 167,216 miles

Offside Front Brake disc rusty on inner face

floor sills and chassis have light corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 159,715 miles

Nearside Rear Has slight noise from bearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2015 145,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 93,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,688 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,562 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F ABS Wiring wrapped around itself

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DA05 OUU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 OUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA05 OUU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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