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DF05 GFZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,024 mi
Last recorded102,024 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,024 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,834 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2016 87,332 miles

Rear suspension beam/ arms etc getting corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 87,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear suspension beam/ arms etc getting corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,212 miles

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

front track control arm rear bushs getting worn

rear exhaust mounting brackets getting corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2014 73,466 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

some play front track control arm rear bushs

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,081 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes getting worn.

Slight play off side rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,022 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,471 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 25,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,501 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 GFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

DF05 GFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is DF05 GFZ safe to buy?

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