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DE05 OVN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,827 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,827 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,780 miles

oil leaks from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arms rear bushes have very slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,769 miles

boot struts weak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,889 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 10 Dec 2008 29,266 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,337 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 OVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

DE05 OVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OVN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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