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DE55 CFV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,368 mi
Last recorded103,368 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 CFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,815 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2019 101,815 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,162 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,162 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,855 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,661 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust section outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,826 miles

offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,992 miles

offside front seat belt webbing very slightly frayed

rear exhaust section outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,168 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,209 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 56,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,499 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 CFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

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

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