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DF05 FYR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,221 miles

Engine sounds irratic on idle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 119,221 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Engine sounds irratic on idle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,810 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 103,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,424 miles

front wipers poor,/ corroson on front and rear b discs./ slight cutsin rear osr lower arm mount /r subframe./ heat shields loose./

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front wipers poor,/ corroson on front and rear b discs./ slight cutsin rear osr lower arm mount /r subframe./ heat shields loose./

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

offside outer sill dented

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

offside sill dented

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,512 miles

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

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

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

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 FYR 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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

DF05 FYR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is DF05 FYR safe to buy?

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