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2005 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration OV05DWN
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 121,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front subframe corroded
27 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,929 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components but meets minimum requirements
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components but meets minimum requirements
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,599 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,911 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,037 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
- rear suspension anchorage and rear end of under sills slightly corroded
- power steering noisy
- front and rear suspension components corroded and or deteriated
1 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possble power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension anchorage and rear end of under sills slightly corroded
- power steering noisy
- front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
- front and rear suspension components corroded and or deteriated
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,353 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- REAR SUSPENSION ANCHORAGE AND REAR END OF UNDER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED
- REAR SUSPENSION ANCHORAGE AND REAR END OF UNDER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,718 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,718 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,344 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019 27 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,344 MI
27 Jun 20264 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,308 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018 27 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,954 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017 27 Jun 202620 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,638 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 27 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,532 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,359 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,210 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,361 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 27 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,658 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2011 27 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,166 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2010 27 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,495 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2009 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05DWN was registered on 2005-04-25
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