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DF54 HGG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 HGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,483 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,590 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2021 85,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 57,318 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,269 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,269 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,285 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,785 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 23,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,511 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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HGG, 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 DF54 HGG registered?

DF54 HGG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2005.

Is DF54 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 HGG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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