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DA54 RZC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,443 mi
Last recorded161,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 161,443 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil level was low

under chassis general corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2016 161,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil level was low

under chassis general corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2015 149,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 149,960 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 149,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear discs quite corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 140,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 140,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 126,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 113,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 113,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s rear outer tyre wall badly scuffed

power steering pump noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,867 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,209 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 RZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

DA54 RZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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