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DE55 KWM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 102,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 102,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,551 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 91,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,825 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 74,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,299 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 58,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,144 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,052 miles

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

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

cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,858 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 KWM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

DE55 KWM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is DE55 KWM safe to buy?

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