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DF54 HND

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 HND
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 115,576 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight drag

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

power steering on minimum oil level

steel brake pipes corroded will req replacement

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 108,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rumble

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,391 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rumble

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 78,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 78,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,713 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 69,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 62,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 62,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

could not check rear seats and seatbelts

n/s/f tyre splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

could not check rear seats and seatbelts

n/s/f tyre splitting

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

o/s mirror surround missing

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly 205/50 16

o/s/r wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

o/s mirror surround missing

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly 205/50 16

o/s/r wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 30,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HND is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HND, 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 HND is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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