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DE05 PHO

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016
Fail 2 Apr 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 134,555 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 134,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,438 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 134,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 129,049 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,859 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 PHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

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

Is DE05 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 PHO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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