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DE05 XZD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,622 mi
Last recorded63,622 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 63,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,101 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded on surface

Fail 6 Aug 2024 57,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded on surface

Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general oil leak under engine

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 46,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 45,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 43,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,840 miles

both front bottom arm rear bush's worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,916 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 39,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,651 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,251 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,965 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 17,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 17,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 17,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XZD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

DE05 XZD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is DE05 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 XZD shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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