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DA54 LFG

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 86,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 74,208 miles

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

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

Offside 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 4 Mar 2024 63,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 41,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,366 miles

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,072 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,067 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,652 miles

front tyres perished and low

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,832 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread

front pads starting to wear

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,153 miles

All tyres cracking slightly on side walls and in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,467 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 9,467 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,994 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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DA54 LFG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA54 LFG, 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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DA54 LFG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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