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DC54 CFV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,741 miles

Front both front coil springs very rusty

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud brocken

Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,729 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front both front coil springs very rusty

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud brocken

Pass 31 May 2016 85,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 85,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 77,596 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrossion onboth rear inner sills

shield above exhaust system not secure

Fail 6 May 2015 77,596 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrossion onboth rear inner sills

shield above exhaust system not secure

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2014 69,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,471 miles

suspension modified / non original exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,367 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,314 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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DC54 CFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DC54 CFV, 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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DC54 CFV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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