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DF05 FWN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

M.I.L. illuminated

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,448 miles

body damage

Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,448 miles

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

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

body damage

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,193 miles

Oil leak

nsf passenger door central locking mechanism has an intermittant fault

Fail 6 Aug 2012 74,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

nsf passenger door central locking mechanism has an intermittant fault

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,312 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 FWN 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 75%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

DF05 FWN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is DF05 FWN safe to buy?

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