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DE05 GAA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,638 mi
Last recorded70,638 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front box hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front box hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,923 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,488 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall is deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,680 miles

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Front brake pads 75% worn

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking to sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,154 miles

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

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK PRIOR TO TEST [ 2LTRS ADDED ]

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,394 miles

Both rear indicators are starting to show white light / Both rear tyres have age related cracking / Both rear main trailing arm bushes are starting to seperate / Offside rear tyre valve has very early signs of age related cracking

Offside front door check strap broken / Both front and rear numberplates are deteriorating but legible at time of test / Nearside front indicator starting to show white light /

Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear indicators are starting to show white light / Both rear tyres have age related cracking / Both rear main trailing arm bushes are starting to seperate / Offside rear tyre valve has very early signs of age related cracking

Offside front door check strap broken / Both front and rear numberplates are deteriorating but legible at time of test / Nearside front indicator starting to show white light /

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,713 miles

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate / Nearside rear indicator showing slight white light / Both front lower wishbones rear bushes starting to seperate / Both rear main trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,632 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no plate delaminating

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 GAA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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