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DA54 UPR

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,374 mi
Last recorded108,374 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,374 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust mounting brackets corroded away

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,745 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush onto body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust mounting brackets corroded away

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,309 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear road wheel damaged

offside rear Tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

power steering level close to minimum

underside corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 88,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 88,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,799 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,067 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,881 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 45,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,244 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,419 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 UPR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red 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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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