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DE05 VPD

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,424 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear spring hangers.

Advanced corrosion to rear sub frame

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,902 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 106,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear general corrosion to inner sill/floor area

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear general corrosion to inner sill/floor area

Rear rear exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 3 Jul 2020 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear general corrosion to rear inner sill/floor area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear general corrosion to rear inner sill/floor area

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,583 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,686 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,685 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 71,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,570 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 68,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,418 miles

n/s/f tyre near wear limiters

Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,653 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,653 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VPD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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