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DE05 HKF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,750 mi
Last recorded177,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 177,750 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Underside very rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 5 Jan 2021 177,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Underside very rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,573 miles

brake pipes rusty

heatshield requires attention

underside rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2018 161,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 153,489 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 136,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Fail 22 Jun 2015 132,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 132,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,076 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,774 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 94,774 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,828 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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 HKF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HKF, 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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What year was DE05 HKF registered?

DE05 HKF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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