MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear disc worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section incomplete (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort No effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort No effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions cannot be tested due to incomplete system
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust rear section corroded
Nearside rear brake disc corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust rear section corroded
Nearside rear brake disc corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all suspension running gear signes of corrosion
front brake disc inner faces pitted
near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all suspension running gear signes of corrosion
front brake disc inner faces pitted
near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to covers fitted
brake service
exaust heat shield loose
front brake discs pitted and discoloured
rear tyres are low on the inner edges
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake service
exaust heat shield loose
front brake discs pitted and discoloured
rear brake discs pitted
rear tyres are low on the inner edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
o/s/f footbrake effort low 24%
o/s/f footbrake effort low 24%
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DE05 BWB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 DE05 BWB, 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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DE05 BWB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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