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DE55 BXM

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,523 mi
Last recorded160,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 160,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bit of blue smoke but not excessive

Pass 19 Feb 2016 151,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 151,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 142,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,385 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 131,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 121,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 104,718 miles

n/s rear tyre worn uneven & low inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2010 95,222 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,386 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 BXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BXM, 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 DE55 BXM registered?

DE55 BXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is DE55 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 BXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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