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DE05 NGN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 114,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,300 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,113 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,242 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,531 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 NGN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

DE05 NGN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DE05 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 NGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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