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DE55 LBL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 118,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,342 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,342 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 114,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear under neath body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,191 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside, trailing arm front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Lower front to rear bake pipes covered in grease

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Oil leak rear of engine, leaking down onto exhaust ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 108,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported central front and nearside rearmost hangers corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front wiper blades worn

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside, trailing arm front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Lower front to rear bake pipes covered in grease

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Oil leak rear of engine, leaking down onto exhaust ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,763 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,269 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 LBL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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