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DF54 GZE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 GZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,295 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,628 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67mm worn on inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.01mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

both rear tyres perished

nsr tyre has deep cut in tread bu not to cords

osf tyre has deep cut in tread but not to cords

slight exhaust leak from flexi joint front

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,536 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,132 miles

nearside front tyre Bald outside edge

slight play offside front inner steering rack arm joint

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,222 miles

n/s/f wish bone bush splitting

play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,585 miles

o/s/f steering rack knuckle has slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f steering rack knuckle has slight play

tracking appears to be out of adjustment

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,294 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,691 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 GZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF54 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

DF54 GZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is DF54 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 GZE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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