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DE05 YBT

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2019 110,116 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2019 110,116 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,300 miles

slight corrosion o/s front inner brake disc

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

o/s n/s front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 89,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 81,923 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 73,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,862 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 52,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,291 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 YBT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

DE05 YBT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DE05 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 YBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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