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DF54 LZD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,862 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 98,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,365 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,034 miles

nearside rear tyre-sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,530 miles

offside outer tyrewall cracking

Fail 1 May 2012 38,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside outer tyrewall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,815 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 24,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,909 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 18,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,485 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 LZD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

DF54 LZD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is DF54 LZD safe to buy?

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