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DF05 FYM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,206 mi
Last recorded136,206 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 FYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 136,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,565 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,997 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,916 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 92,640 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 92,640 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,485 miles

washers partialy blocked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

unable to obtain emissions results as vehicle emitts very low smoke levels

Fail 28 Aug 2012 86,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

unable to obtain emissions results as vehicle emitts very low smoke levels

washers partialy blocked

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,988 miles

Oil leak

Unable to obtain smoke emissions print-out as vehicle emits too few smoke emissions to registar on emissions machine

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 71,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,395 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,100 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 FYM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

DF05 FYM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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