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DF54 LZN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,195 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 131,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,516 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,516 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 84,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,419 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,908 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,848 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,509 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,425 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 LZN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

DF54 LZN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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The MOT history for DF54 LZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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