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DE05 GFV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,134 mi
Last recorded163,134 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 163,134 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,915 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,373 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,124 miles

advise airbag light flashing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,284 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 GFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 GFV registered?

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

Is DE05 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 GFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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