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DC51 MOX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 MOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 134,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear underside of vehicle under body sealed

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 119,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 111,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,537 miles

ADVISE SPORTS EXHAUST FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,655 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 94,219 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lead/ trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off tied (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front directional tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,005 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 86,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,472 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,927 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,704 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,378 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,654 miles

o/s/f inner constant volocity joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f inner constant volocity joint gaiter split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,457 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DC51 MOX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DC51 MOX, 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 DC51 MOX registered?

DC51 MOX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DC51 MOX safe to buy?

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