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DA05 VRC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,683 mi
Last recorded181,683 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 181,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 174,325 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 174,322 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 129,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 129,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 119,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 106,870 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 77,593 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,516 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 VRC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

DA05 VRC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DA05 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 VRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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