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DE55 CDY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 CDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,094 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,457 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 128,206 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 124,884 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 124,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2019 119,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended tca bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended tca bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,798 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,758 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CDY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CDY, 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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What year was DE55 CDY registered?

DE55 CDY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DE55 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 CDY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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