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DE55 LCA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,205 mi
Last recorded147,205 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,205 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 147,205 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,674 miles

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

grille missing acc damage to o/s/r

o/s//r tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2017 137,673 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,092 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling around

wheel trims fitted and unable to view brakes clearly

Fail 3 Sep 2015 114,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,091 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 82,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 73,312 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

nsr tyre wearing inner & outer shoulders (uneven in places)

nsr tyre wearing unevenly inner shoulder

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2011 73,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

nsr tyre wearing inner & outer shoulders (uneven in places)

nsr tyre wearing unevenly inner shoulder

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,498 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,073 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 LCA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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