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2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

225,699 mi
Last recorded225,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 225,699 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 215,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 206,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 197,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 191,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2014 184,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 178,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 170,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 163,661 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 155,161 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 155,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 146,879 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 128,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SEO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SEO, 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 SEO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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