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DE05 WUY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,465 mi
Last recorded126,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 126,465 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 118,052 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 115,730 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 115,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 109,766 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 103,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2013 97,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 62,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,283 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 WUY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 WUY registered?

DE05 WUY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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