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DE05 GGU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 123,389 miles

brake pipes to n/s and o/s rear flexi hoses corroded.

mil light illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 123,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes to n/s and o/s rear flexi hoses corroded.

centre exhaust heatshield insecure.

coolant header tank empty,1 litre added prior to test.

mil light illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,991 miles

COOLANT RESERVOIR COMPLETELY EMPTY! Had to top up before test - added water only

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in outer sidewall of n/s front tyre, cords not exposed @ time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,306 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 83,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,058 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 69,058 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,591 miles

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

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 GGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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