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DE55 KWF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,596 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes weak

Fail 29 Mar 2022 121,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,078 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 111,074 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,285 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,069 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 85,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 85,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2016 81,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,496 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,496 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres badly perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 42,317 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 42,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,996 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread slight wear

Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,562 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 KWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

DE55 KWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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