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DA05 OWO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,600 mi
Last recorded154,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 OWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,600 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Corrosion to both rear lower wheel arches

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,062 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

centre/rear exhaust heat shields slightly loose

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

possible number 1 and number 3 injectors chuffing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 134,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

centre/rear exhaust heat shields slightly loose

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

possible number 1 and number 3 injectors chuffing

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,236 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2018 128,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,778 miles

front subframe corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

nsf mirror damaged

osr outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it

Fail 12 Jul 2016 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in it

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,312 miles

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2015 116,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,479 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front pads low /discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,505 miles

front brake pads low,discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,292 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,913 miles

wear in front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,070 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 OWO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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