2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · DA54 HCU
2005 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 125,318 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA54 HCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2024
- 125,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA54 HCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (DA54 HCU) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DA54 HCU Mileage History
- 01/08/2022114,865 mi
- 02/08/2022114,865 mi
- 21/08/2023120,718 mi+5,853 mi
- 16/08/2024125,318 mi+4,600 mi
Average of roughly 5,116 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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