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DA05 YBS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front UNEVEN WEAR

Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat, back rest frame broken.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Deteriorated. (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both shoulders, cords showing. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat, back rest frame broken.

Nearside Door mirror body is loose, and cover is missing.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Deteriorated. (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheild loose.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger door mirror body loose.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheild loose.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger door mirror body loose.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger door mirror cover loose.

Wheel alignment needs checking.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,504 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,791 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 32,974 miles

nearside mirror back damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 28,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,484 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres started to deteriorate

suspect puncture nearside rear tyre {low pressure }

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 YBS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DA05 YBS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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