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DE05 KVO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,433 mi
Last recorded150,433 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 150,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 150,320 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 150,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 150,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 149,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 149,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 120,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,200 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 100,200 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

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

both rfront brake disc's worn and rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,275 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,399 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 21 Mar 2009 59,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,622 miles

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

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 KVO 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 78.3%.

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

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