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DE05 BWK

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,339 mi
Last recorded59,339 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 54,272 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,578 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,993 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,631 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyre treads low [2mm] and worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,387 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads low [2mm] and worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,969 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,218 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise on o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,821 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,887 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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DE05 BWK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE05 BWK, 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 DE05 BWK registered?

DE05 BWK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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