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DA54 DJE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,607 mi
Last recorded201,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 201,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 201,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 181,670 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 181,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 160,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front drive shaft bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2014 140,390 miles

off side front drive shaft bearing noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,794 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 126,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 121,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 112,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 61,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in front brakes. brake fluid needs renewing.

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 DJE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

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

Is DA54 DJE safe to buy?

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