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DE05 HKX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,152 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch panel area behind arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps dim in operation (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch panel area behind arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp is slightly dim in operation

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread areas (1956015) date stamped 2015

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,713 miles

front and rear arch liners fitted.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

undertray fitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 98,712 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush all worn away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre slightly stepped.

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn and going bald. 195/60/15.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

undertray fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,044 miles

Front & rear arch liners fitted.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,572 miles

Front & rear arch liner's fitted.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front & rear arch liner's fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,710 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 May 2015 73,604 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 69,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 63,685 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 52,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2011 52,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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