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DA54 SKE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 119,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 111,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,568 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 91,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 70,167 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,849 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 31 Jan 2009 48,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,103 miles

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

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 SKE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

DA54 SKE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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