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DE05 XGM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,926 mi
Last recorded68,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,926 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND SOME SURROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 60,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 56,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,853 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 51,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,075 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 39,588 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 34,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 16,485 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 XGM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

DE05 XGM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DE05 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 XGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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