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DE05 WUH

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,858 mi
Last recorded146,858 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 146,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 146,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 138,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 131,068 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 123,510 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,622 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 107,622 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking out

Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,314 miles

slight damage to near side rear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 86,447 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,251 miles

center exhaust heavily damaged

oil over filled

vibration on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,251 miles

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

center exhaust heavily damaged

oil over filled

vibration on engine

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 WUH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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