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DE05 LWF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,456 mi
Last recorded105,456 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,456 miles

front exhaust mount broken (system still secure)

no engine oil showing on dipstick-oil added

o/s steering rack boot perished

underbody components badly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 105,456 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken (system still secure)

no engine oil showing on dipstick-oil added

o/s steering rack boot perished

underbody components badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,339 miles

underbody components corroded

reverse light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,403 miles

underbody components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,403 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,808 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

reverse light inop

underbody components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 88,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

reverse light inop

underbody components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,049 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

underbody components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,049 miles

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

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

battery weak

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

underbody components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,331 miles

corrosion on sill backs and chassis

front and rear suspension and subframes are very badly corroded

front brake pads are worn close to the limit discs are worn strongly advise replacement

front drop link boots cracked

front suspension drop link boots are cracked

front tyres are worn to 2mm advise replacement

rear tyres worn to 2mm

tailgate struts are inop advise replacement

tailgate struts weak

underbody components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion on sill backs and chassis

front and rear suspension and subframes are very badly corroded

front brake pads are worn close to the limit discs are worn strongly advise replacement

front suspension drop link boots are cracked

front tyres are worn to 2mm advise replacement

tailgate struts are inop advise replacement

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,173 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,262 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 31 Mar 2011 44,081 miles

both rear tyres cracked and are low on tread

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perrished and has a cut in its tread.

offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,074 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

N/s/f brake disc scorred on inner disc face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,198 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)

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 LWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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