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DE05 XHA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,246 mi
Last recorded119,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 119,246 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 115,937 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 115,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition and below services

Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,162 miles

STRONG ADVISE:front brake discs worn/corroded(inner surfaces)

STRONG ADVISE:offside front inner rear wishbone bush deteriorating/movement

STRONG ADVISE:play in offside steering arm inner joint

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

slight undulation nearside front brake

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,004 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,741 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,387 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 66,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,786 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 XHA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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