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DA54 DHX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 79,425 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 79,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,067 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,812 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 52,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,118 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear anti roll bar link bushs started to perish

slight play on both side front anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,857 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

been in accident

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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DA54 DHX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA54 DHX, 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 DA54 DHX registered?

DA54 DHX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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