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DE55 BYM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,236 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

eignie management lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose rear o/s n/s (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

eignie management lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 77,085 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 77,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,003 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front tyre wear uneven

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front tyre wear uneven

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,871 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,876 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 BYM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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