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DF54 LWY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,349 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 75,859 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rearseat belt

exhaust system corroded

items hanging from rear view mirror not in drivers view of the road

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,320 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,322 miles

Engine coolant low and leaking out of plastic housing nearside cyl head

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Surface corrosion on various brake pipes and on both rear inner sill areas

rubber bush bonding deteriorated on both rear suspension arms

Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,322 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine coolant low and leaking out of plastic housing nearside cyl head

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Surface corrosion on various brake pipes and on both rear inner sill areas

rubber bush bonding deteriorated on both rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,051 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,028 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,152 miles

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

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 LWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

DF54 LWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DF54 LWY safe to buy?

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