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DE05 FWG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,621 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 63,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 59,699 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,436 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (205/55/16 91H)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,436 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)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (205/55/16 91H)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,465 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,409 miles

n/s rear tyre damageto sidewall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,315 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 28,310 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,409 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 FWG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

DE05 FWG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is DE05 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FWG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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