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DF54 KVE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,526 mi
Last recorded119,526 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 KVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,526 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 114,771 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 107,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 May 2018 107,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 98,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 93,543 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Silles both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 93,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Silles both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 87,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 80,818 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 73,307 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,262 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall curb damaged/ chunk out of side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,040 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,040 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,416 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 KVE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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