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DE55 KYW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,630 mi
Last recorded194,630 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 194,630 miles

both rear brake discs lipped and rusty

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

both wishbone bushes have play

front number plate

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear number plate

windscreen cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2018 194,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs lipped and rusty

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

both wishbone bushes have play

front number plate

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear and centre heat shield loose

rear number plate

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2017 171,510 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 171,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 157,371 miles

front shocks weeping

Fail 27 Jan 2016 157,371 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front shocks weeping

Pass 19 Jan 2015 144,092 miles

both front tyres

slight chip in zone a windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2015 144,092 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres

slight chip in zone a windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,605 miles

front winscreen cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking on iner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2010 95,416 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 95,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,990 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 KYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KYW, 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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DE55 KYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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