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DA54 SFO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 85,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,183 miles

front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,590 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,873 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 18,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 16,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 16,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,799 miles

front brake imbalance on limit 25%

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,418 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 SFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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