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DE55 LBV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,370 mi
Last recorded113,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,370 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Jan 2019 113,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.21 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 92,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.21 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,159 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,988 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,840 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,052 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 LBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

DE55 LBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is DE55 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 LBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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