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DE05 XEY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,431 miles

Both inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 60,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 60,409 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2021 59,537 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 May 2021 59,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill backs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,163 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill backs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,492 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill backs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,873 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill backs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill backs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill backs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,295 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,056 miles

battery light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

battery light on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,599 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 35,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,169 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 XEY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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