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DE05 LVD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,614 mi
Last recorded166,614 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 166,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 12 May 2017 166,412 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 11 May 2016 156,029 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 155,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 139,343 miles

Oil leak

poor exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,096 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 23 Apr 2014 120,095 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,557 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 101,416 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,363 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,824 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,111 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 LVD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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