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DE05 YBF

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,614 mi
Last recorded183,614 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 183,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 176,128 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 176,128 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 168,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring worn n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 161,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,992 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 151,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 120,504 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,991 miles

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

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 YBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YBF, 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 YBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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