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DF54 OOJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 OOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi mount snapped and back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Heat shield loose near fuel tank

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Large holes in wing panel

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,707 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped on exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,542 miles

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

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped on exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,008 miles

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,269 miles

Central Rear axle and subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking to sidewall

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

Rear subframe ,subframe prescribed areas and all suspension arms have light corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2018 72,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,927 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,498 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 26,498 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,092 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 OOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

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

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