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DE05 GGZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,470 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,761 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,199 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,199 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,859 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,822 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,676 miles

hand brake lever comes up high

movement on nearside steering rack tie arm

Fail 5 Nov 2013 90,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake lever comes up high

movement on nearside steering rack tie arm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,886 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,650 miles

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

slight play nsr trailing arm bush

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 GGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

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

Is DE05 GGZ safe to buy?

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