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DE05 KXL

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,843 mi
Last recorded150,843 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,445 miles

Front registration plate broken

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 146,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate broken

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 143,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

Fail 24 Jan 2014 137,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 24 Jan 2014 137,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 11 Feb 2013 128,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,282 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 121,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre exhaust corroded.

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,699 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,558 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,484 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 KXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

DE05 KXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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