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DF54 HJD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 141,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 141,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,215 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

Fail 8 Oct 2024 136,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mount broken off

Fail 23 Oct 2023 130,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mount broken off

Pass 14 Oct 2022 123,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,082 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 111,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,344 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 94,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 81,045 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs in poor condition, pads approx. 70% worn

general corrosion to underbody

rear trailing arm bushes prescribed area corroded

various steering and suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,735 miles

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

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 HJD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJD, 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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DF54 HJD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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