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DE55 BWW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,217 mi
Last recorded90,217 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,217 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 81,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,087 miles

both front lower arm bushes splitting away

o/s/r and both front tyres just off limits & perished

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,087 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes splitting away

o/s/r and both front tyres just off limits & perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,780 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 63,780 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,346 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,929 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,929 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,539 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 52,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,103 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,772 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,549 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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DE55 BWW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE55 BWW, 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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DE55 BWW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is DE55 BWW safe to buy?

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