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DE05 OWC

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,343 mi
Last recorded71,343 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 71,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 68,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 65,314 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 63,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 60,185 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 59,707 miles

Advise oil leak

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 20 May 2015 58,787 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 23 May 2014 56,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,783 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 50,783 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,540 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)

Offside Front 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 8 May 2010 40,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,769 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 34,769 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 29,428 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 OWC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 OWC registered?

DE05 OWC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is DE05 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OWC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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