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DE05 LUP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,112 mi
Last recorded92,112 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,112 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Fail 24 Mar 2026 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Pass 24 Mar 2025 88,210 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Fail 24 Mar 2025 88,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,845 miles

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Fail 3 Apr 2024 83,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Pass 1 Apr 2023 82,555 miles

Both front tyres has cracks and close to limit

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advised

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advised

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advised

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,377 miles

Age related corrosion under the body and suspension components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,171 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 80,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 78,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smear

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,787 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 65,690 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,642 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2012 59,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2011 53,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 33,409 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 LUP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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