MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect work bulbs led (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb led (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) notchy and worn also seen in inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front subframe completely rotten inside and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side wall ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cms of the lower suspension arm inner anchorage point (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cms of the lower suspension arm inner anchorage point (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs worn thin and pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE05 XES is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XES, 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 XES is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2005.
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