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DE55 BZH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,409 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front wings in various places

Nearside Front suspension strut is leaking oil, but not excessively at this time

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox is leaking oil from the offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 125,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking fluid leaking from the reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion to both front wings in various places

Nearside Front suspension strut is leaking oil, but not excessively at this time

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox is leaking oil from the offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,299 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to make a noise, but not rough when wheel is rotated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 122,298 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion hole front end of the wing / wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to make a noise, but not rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,957 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn smooth on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn smooth on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn smooth on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on the inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate is deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn smooth on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn smooth on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn smooth on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,300 miles

Front number plate is detriorating

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on tread

Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front double hanger bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger bracket broken off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer rear sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer rear sill section (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate is detriorating

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on tread

Rear heat shielding is insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,715 miles

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated near to limits..

Offside rear shock absorber leaking oil.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,710 miles

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated near to limits..

Offside rear shock absorber leaking oil.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,213 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,279 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,279 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,108 miles

Advise power steering fluid level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2009 61,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise power steering fluid level low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,168 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 BZH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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