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DE05 HHN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,835 mi
Last recorded64,835 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 64,835 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake performance just within the required limits

light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,618 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 58,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,134 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,673 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished to the extent that you can almost see ply/cords.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,901 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 43,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,658 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,897 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,129 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 HHN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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