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DE05 GFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 164,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,008 miles

Inner Tie rods have slight play

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight - ( in areas ) (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak header tank - ( bottle and cap faulty ) ()

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle / suspension rods / shock absrobers /subframe / springs / suspension arms - ( all corroded ) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear / nearside front both worn limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis - ( inner rear sills both / both axle suspension mounting areas - both sides ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 122,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight - ( in areas ) (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak header tank - ( bottle and cap faulty ) ()

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration all readings faulty / red / high - ( forte advanced gas treatment added - re attempted and passed ) (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle / suspension rods / shock absrobers /subframe / springs / suspension arms - ( all corroded ) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear / nearside front both worn limit - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis - ( inner rear sills both / both axle suspension mounting areas - both sides ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,692 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,755 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 87,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,245 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,324 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,023 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm [195/60/15v]

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,253 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 GFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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