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DE05 WTY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,063 mi
Last recorded84,063 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

rear exhaust bracket weak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,231 miles

rear exhaust bracket weak

Fail 10 Nov 2016 76,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 60,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,963 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 57,963 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre coming close to legal limit

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside wing mirror plastic cover slightly damaged

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 43,524 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 43,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,239 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 WTY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

DE05 WTY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is DE05 WTY safe to buy?

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