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DE05 PFU

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 PFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,771 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,385 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 PFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

DE05 PFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is DE05 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 PFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE05 PFU have outstanding finance?

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