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DE05 MWP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,867 mi
Last recorded153,867 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 153,867 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 153,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 145,376 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 138,598 miles

n/s front tyre worn inside edge

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 130,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 124,893 miles

engine cover loose

Fail 22 Feb 2012 124,893 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2011 118,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 97,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,223 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 MWP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

DE05 MWP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is DE05 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 MWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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