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DE55 BXV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,308 mi
Last recorded165,308 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 165,308 miles

All exhaust heat shields loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 165,303 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All exhaust heat shields loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,709 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt Rear (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 157,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement On back of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement On back of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 148,191 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Inner edge worn on off side front tyre

Nail in off side front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 141,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,654 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 BXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 BXV, 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 BXV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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