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DA05 OWH

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2022 104,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,421 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm. rear bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass and surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 100,421 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm. rear bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass and surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 98,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass and surround damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm. rear bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 11 Jun 2020 98,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass and surround damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm. rear bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,726 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 95,440 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,430 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Handbrake light On (3.1.7)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly Inside dashboard (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush has medium play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,910 miles

can not check n/s/r seat belt as a baby seat is fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 41,658 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 41,658 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OWH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWH, 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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What year was DA05 OWH registered?

DA05 OWH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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