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DA05 VTF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 3 Jan 2025 109,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,994 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 97,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,576 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 89,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 87,714 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2020 87,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 74,143 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,146 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,234 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 VTF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

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

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