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DE05 VOV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,763 mi
Last recorded75,763 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,763 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play.

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play.

Offside Front steering rack gaiter insecure.

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 75,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play.

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play.

Offside Front steering rack gaiter insecure.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,595 miles

some play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,595 miles

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

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

some play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,054 miles

corrosion to parts of all road springs

n/s door mirror outer cover insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2014 64,054 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to parts of all road springs

n/s door mirror outer cover insecure

o/s/r tyre perished and tread low on outer parts

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,554 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,357 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,276 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 VOV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VOV, 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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DE05 VOV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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