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DF54 GVK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,924 mi
Last recorded89,924 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 GVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 89,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position roped down (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

exhaust cover adrift

general corrosion

oil leak

rear brakes very rusty

under side rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,762 miles

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all round body damage

all suspension bushers at rear deteriorating

exhaust shield adrift

front and rear brake discs corroded

noise on engine

sill backs very rusty

surface rust on brake pipes

wipers deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all round body damage

all suspension bushers at rear deteriorating

exhaust shield adrift

front and rear brake discs corroded

noise on engine

sill backs very rusty

surface rust on brake pipes

wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,555 miles

exhaust cover insecure

general corrosion

rattle from engine

rear brake pipes rusty

rear springs very rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,419 miles

brakes and brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

power steering fluid low

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 73,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

popwer steering fluid low

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

brakes and brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,929 miles

air bag warning lamp on

battery loose

both wiper blades starting to split

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

segment in high level stop lamp not working

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2011 56,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on

battery loose

both wiper blades starting to split

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

segment in high level stop lamp not working

small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,176 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,702 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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DF54 GVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF54 GVK, 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 DF54 GVK registered?

DF54 GVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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