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DE05 LUO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,946 mi
Last recorded84,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,773 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres fitted to road wheels worn on edges, no inner canvas or ply visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,381 miles

All tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,461 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,609 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,839 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter has slight leakage of grease

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,467 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter has slight leakage of grease

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,742 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2015 47,831 miles

Exhaust system light corrosion on hangers and system

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,260 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,451 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 21,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cracks on all tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,863 miles

small cracks on all tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,199 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 LUO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

DE05 LUO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is DE05 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 LUO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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