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DF54 KUW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,371 miles

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

corrosion all around underbody areas

front and rear suspension components corroded inc subframes and coil springs

Fail 11 Oct 2023 99,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion all around underbody areas

front and rear suspension components corroded inc subframes and coil springs

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all around underbody areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes perished inc rear radius arm bushes

front and rear suspension components corroded inc coil springs and front and rear subframes

Fail 19 Oct 2021 99,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all around underbody areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes perished inc rear radius arm bushes

front and rear suspension components corroded inc coil springs and front and rear subframes

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs and front and rear subframes

Fail 8 Oct 2020 99,131 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs and front and rear subframes

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded front bracket broken system suported

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 98,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches chassis

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded front bracket broken system suported

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills and rear chassis legs corroded

exhaust mountings corroded and one broken

fuel tank straps corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 98,544 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills and rear chassis legs corroded

exhaust mountings corroded and one broken

fuel tank straps corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,212 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,485 miles

corrosion to most suspension and underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,905 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to baby seat fitted

offside rear seatbelt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2012 60,873 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to baby seat fitted

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

offside rear seatbelt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,724 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,896 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 KUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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