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DE05 LTX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,462 mi
Last recorded82,462 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,997 miles

front tyres showing cracking

n/s/front anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,152 miles

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW (MOT FAIL)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW (MOT FAIL)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,171 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 49,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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 rear tyres perished / cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 43,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 36,918 miles

both front tyres wear on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2012 36,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres wear on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2011 32,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,240 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 LTX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LTX, 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 LTX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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