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DE05 HLD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 143,397 miles

Heat shield loose but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre previously run underinflated slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 143,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre previously run underinflated slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 133,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 133,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2022 121,073 miles

Both front wings corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,514 miles

Both front wings corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 109,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 12 Jun 2020 100,152 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,047 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,156 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 43,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 23,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 13,715 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 HLD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 HLD, 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 HLD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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