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DF54 KGX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 KGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,963 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,331 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust repaired with putty

centure exhaust heat sheld inscure

hand brake cables not cliped inscure

offside hand brake lower effort than nearside

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

front exhaust joint bolt broken only secured with 1 bolt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

centure exhaust heat sheld inscure

hand brake cables not cliped inscure

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 26 Apr 2010 294,119 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KGX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

DF54 KGX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DF54 KGX safe to buy?

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