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DE05 VNS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VNS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 127,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,358 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 106,505 miles

emission to lean to get a smoke meter reading

Fail 13 Dec 2012 106,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emission too lean to be messured on dga

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,706 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,706 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,379 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VNS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

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

Is DE05 VNS safe to buy?

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