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DE05 FZM

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,545 mi
Last recorded74,545 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,545 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,463 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,463 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre misshapen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear off tyre appears to have low pressure

Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,497 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eml lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2011 44,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eml lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,615 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 FZM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

DE05 FZM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 FZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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