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DF05 LAF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,006 mi
Last recorded65,006 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 65,006 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 65,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,124 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 44,886 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing and worn on egdes

Fail 25 May 2013 44,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both front tyres perishing and worn on egdes

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre is flat

Pass 26 May 2012 39,437 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 39,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 33,573 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm, perished and 6 years old

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight coolant leak

Fail 19 May 2011 33,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn to 3mm, perished and 6 years old

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2010 27,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,670 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low 205/55x16.

Pass 29 May 2008 14,824 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 LAF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LAF, 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 LAF registered?

DF05 LAF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is DF05 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 LAF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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