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DE55 KWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,972 mi
Last recorded87,972 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,972 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2025 86,868 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,625 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 81,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,783 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,524 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,471 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,053 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,627 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 KWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

DE55 KWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is DE55 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 KWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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