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DE05 HHL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 103,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid dirty

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

Coolant level low

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Radiator leaking

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,681 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,104 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,104 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,496 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 11 Feb 2017 79,462 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust centre section mounting snapped (system still supported)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust centre section mounting snapped (system still supported)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,102 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust centre hanger broken but system still supported

exhaust flexi broken but not blowing

Fail 27 Feb 2016 73,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust centre hanger broken but system still supported

exhaust flexi broken but not blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,306 miles

Front pipe flexis seperating but still supported adequatly and not blowing

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

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing screen ok

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front pipe flexis seperating but still supported adequatly and not blowing

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

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing screen ok

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,891 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,891 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,366 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,568 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise front pads worn low and front discs badly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,651 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,688 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 HHL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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