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DF05 FZV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,814 mi
Last recorded111,814 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 FZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,814 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear wheels slightly buckeld

Fail 28 Oct 2017 111,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55/16

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

offside front and nearside rear wheels slightly buckeld

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,638 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,502 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

both front suspension arm rear bushes debonded but not causing excessive movement

engine management light on

Fail 4 Nov 2015 96,497 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror damaged

both front suspension arm rear bushes debonded but not causing excessive movement

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,613 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

recommend tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,945 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 74,945 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,916 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edge also out of shape

recommened tracking

Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,818 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 FZV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

DF05 FZV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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