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DE05 VNT

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,027 mi
Last recorded48,027 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated (perished)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated (perished)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake requires adjustment

o/s/r Tyre outer wall worn & cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 46,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 36,485 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s rear tyre deteriorating at edge of tread

Pass 18 May 2011 31,998 miles

drivers seat back does not tip forward

qffside inner driveshaft leaking grease

Pass 14 May 2010 28,107 miles

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

both driveshaft inner cv boots leaking oil (clips)

drivers seat backrest release inoperative

Pass 19 May 2009 23,674 miles

DRIVERS SEAT NOT TILTING

Pass 20 May 2008 19,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 19,307 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

DE05 VNT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is DE05 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VNT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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