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DF05 EWY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,509 mi
Last recorded106,509 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,509 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 101,413 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2015 96,042 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 28 Dec 2015 96,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,805 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 89,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 84,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2013 83,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 76,939 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DF05 EWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF05 EWY, 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 EWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is DF05 EWY safe to buy?

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