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DF05 TFV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024
Pass 23 Nov 2023
Pass 24 Oct 2022 56,519 miles

Items removed Prior To Test Too Enable Checking Of Rear Seat Belts

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Rear Window Been Blacked Out, But Good Vison Through o/s + n/s Door Mirrors To rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,935 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,293 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills within a prescribed area but not severe enough to affect structural integrity

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,910 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 28,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,623 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 22,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,594 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 TFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF05 TFV registered?

DF05 TFV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DF05 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 TFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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