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DF05 FWH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,343 mi
Last recorded110,343 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,248 miles

all brake disc rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,248 miles

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

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

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

all brake disc rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,742 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,632 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 83,632 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,792 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 162,371 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 162,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre is unevenly worn on the inner part of the tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 126,918 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 FWH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

DF05 FWH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is DF05 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 FWH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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