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DF54 KVW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 KVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,550 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)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,550 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,635 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,889 miles

Play in N/S rear drop link

Both front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear pads 50% wear

Slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 107,710 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front floor brace bar corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,735 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

some play front and rear drop links

some play front drop links

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,735 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

some play front and rear drop links

some play front drop links

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,267 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer tyres and close to wear bands

both rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

both rear suspension blade front bushes getting worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,506 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets getting corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Front springs getting corroded.

Near side front wishbone rear bush getting worn.

Rear brake discs getting corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 50,253 miles

exhaust support brackets getting corroded

small lip front discs

Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 40,092 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,049 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 KVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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