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DF54 KVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,563 mi
Last recorded91,563 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 KVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,285 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2018 84,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,367 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE UNDER PLASTIC COATING

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,367 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE UNDER PLASTIC COATING

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,783 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded running across steering rack (2.3.2)

front exhaust bracket broken and worn thin but still secure

Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded running across steering rack (2.3.2)

front exhaust bracket broken and worn thin but still secure

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,386 miles

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,637 miles

nsr tyre cracking

wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Jun 2014 60,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre cracking

wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 May 2013 53,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,248 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 26,248 miles

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

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 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

DF54 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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