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DE55 BXB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,958 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,105 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,105 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,052 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,802 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,718 miles

gearbox oil leak

tyres treads low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,038 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 34,038 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,365 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 BXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE55 BXB, 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 DE55 BXB registered?

DE55 BXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DE55 BXB safe to buy?

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