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DA05 VPT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,728 miles

Nearside Front shocker has surface rust

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front drop link dust cover split but still holding grease

Offside Front indicator showing slight white light

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear inner sill have surface rust

child seat fitted in the rear tested the seat belts best i can

front sub frame has surface rust

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in offside front tie rod

Fail 11 Oct 2019 105,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker has surface rust

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front drop link dust cover split but still holding grease

Offside Front indicator showing slight white light

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear inner sill have surface rust

child seat fitted in the rear tested the seat belts best i can

front sub frame has surface rust

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,691 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 11 Oct 2018 98,691 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working headlight not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,933 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,933 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,377 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 87,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,694 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,044 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,627 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,029 miles

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 VPT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

DA05 VPT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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