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DE55 CEF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,734 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2024 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,862 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,829 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,902 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,196 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 7 Oct 2014 34,196 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 18,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,574 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 CEF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 CEF registered?

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

Is DE55 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 CEF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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