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DF54 HNM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,866 mi
Last recorded118,866 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 HNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 118,866 miles

Front exhaust flexi cracked and leaking and front and rear mounts corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated and slight knock (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front exhaust flexi cracked and leaking and front and rear mounts corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated and slight knock (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear slightly dim number plate light

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,730 miles

Both mirror covers missing

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from flexy

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,730 miles

Both mirror covers missing

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from flexy

Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,826 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 100,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust flexi joint starting to rattle

near side front wing damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust flexi joint starting to rattle

near side front wing damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,181 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing thin on the inside edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level near minimum

n/s mirror damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 65,283 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level near minimum

n/s mirror damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,589 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,551 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,964 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 25,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 HNM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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