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DE05 NDK

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 90,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

underside heat shield loose

Fail 6 May 2017 78,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

underside heat shield loose

Pass 7 May 2016 77,032 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front and offside front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2016 77,032 miles

coil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front and offside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2015 75,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 72,562 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2013 68,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly grooved

slight coolant leak on bottom radiator hose

Pass 12 May 2012 60,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 55,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 48,517 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 33,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,598 miles

Nearside 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 NDK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NDK, 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 NDK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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