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DE55 BYY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 99,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill area corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall has slight cut

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 99,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sill area corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 90,652 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Offside Rear Winter tyre fitted

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

Fail 24 May 2017 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Coolant low

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

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

Offside Rear Winter tyre fitted

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,155 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working Only centre works. (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Engine oil on min.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,516 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,733 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,833 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,396 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,698 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

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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 BYY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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