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DF05 EWC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,974 mi
Last recorded135,974 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 135,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,380 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror item ()

Central exhaust corroded in places + heat shield loose

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

Front outer sills starting to corrode [both]

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension/ brake back plates heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,678 miles

rear suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 113,507 miles

Emissions not tested gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields loose

rear suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,346 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [front] (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front, o/s/rear tyres won on edges

slight damage in tread o/s/front

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,089 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light cracking rear tyres

poor wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,978 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged limit (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wear edge

movement lower arm rear bushes

play inner rack

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,564 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,617 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,276 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 54,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 16,627 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 EWC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWC, 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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DF05 EWC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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