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DE05 HHU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,668 mi
Last recorded125,668 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 119,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,502 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 109,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Mar 2016 73,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,736 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,770 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 HHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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