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DA54 LFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,706 mi
Last recorded146,706 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,706 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 133,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,517 miles

front brake discs are wearing slightly thin and will need replacing with the next set of pads

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 27,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,817 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,751 miles

Slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 17,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 14,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,010 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 LFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA54 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA54 LFJ registered?

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

Is DA54 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 LFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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