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DF05 BFU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 139,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,017 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,566 miles

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,263 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,790 miles

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

exhaust rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,211 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,237 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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DF05 BFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 DF05 BFU, 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 DF05 BFU registered?

DF05 BFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DF05 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 BFU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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