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DF54 KVG

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,821 mi
Last recorded83,821 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 KVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 83,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 83,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 81,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 79,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Severe damage to inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Severe corrosion at lower spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Severe corrosion at lower spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Behind flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn and cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,474 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 72,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,275 miles

rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 9 Jan 2017 70,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,183 miles

All four tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,539 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,301 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,044 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,385 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 39,385 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,846 miles

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

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

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

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 KVG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KVG, 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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What year was DF54 KVG registered?

DF54 KVG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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