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DA54 RXZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,492 mi
Last recorded122,492 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,492 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

general under body corrosion

nearside rear seatbelt beginning to fray

offside front tyre low on tread advise renew

oil leak

rear shock absorbers feel weak

Fail 10 Mar 2020 122,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

general under body corrosion

nearside rear seatbelt beginning to fray

offside front tyre low on tread advise renew

oil leak

rear shock absorbers feel weak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,123 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield loose

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,784 miles

Advise Exhaust heat shield loose.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorted but are not resulting in excessive movement.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise Slight wheel bearing noise O/S/F.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,186 miles

Advise Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Advise child seat fitted N/S/R.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,186 miles

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

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

Advise Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Advise child seat fitted N/S/R.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,268 miles

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

Oil leak

man light on

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,659 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,012 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 RXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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