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DE05 VNV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,846 mi
Last recorded61,846 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,846 miles

Corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Nov 2025 61,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 55,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,263 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 45,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,437 miles

Fuel filter insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,744 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,524 miles

advise boot lid struts getting weak

advise o/s front wiper split at end

advise rear suspension heavily corroded

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 34,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,290 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both rear tyres splitting in tread

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,082 miles

n/s wiper blade ripped.

rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,843 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight rip in n/s wiper blade.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,104 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre low

offside front tyre low

Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,197 miles

advise rear wiper rubber hardened

advise repair to n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,587 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 VNV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

DE05 VNV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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