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DE05 FZW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,917 mi
Last recorded105,917 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 105,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,029 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,026 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 FZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

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

Is DE05 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FZW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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