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DE55 KXF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,747 mi
Last recorded184,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 184,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 184,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 176,053 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 168,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 162,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 157,519 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 151,386 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2018 151,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,610 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,542 miles

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 124,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,864 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 118,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 91,351 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 78,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,035 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 KXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

DE55 KXF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DE55 KXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 KXF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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