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DE05 WTF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to serious coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,034 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,611 miles

General underbody corroded

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 83,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General underbody corroded

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,657 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve deteriated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 77,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve deteriated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,718 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 73,718 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,708 miles

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit surface cracks in outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy in operation (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 54,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit surface cracks in outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy in operation (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,301 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,918 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 27,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,349 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,187 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,180 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 WTF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

DE05 WTF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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