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DF05 GCU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,903 mi
Last recorded114,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 107,473 miles

Battery lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Dec 2020 98,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 98,652 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 83,601 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,512 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,831 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,310 miles

Front brake pads and disc's worn thin

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres side walls slight splits on shoulders

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,678 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 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

DF05 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is DF05 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 GCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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