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DE55 BZV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 145,507 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 145,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,796 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 136,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,851 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 129,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 124,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,181 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED.

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET INCOMPLETE.SYSTEM IS SECURE.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 114,170 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED.

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET INCOMPLETE.SYSTEM IS SECURE.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,827 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT INCOMPLETE.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,946 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 105,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,551 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 97,551 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

osr wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/brake discs deteriated

oil below min(2l added)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

f/brake discs deteriated

oil below min(2l added)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,381 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,381 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,163 miles

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

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

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

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 BZV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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