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DE55 LDJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,510 mi
Last recorded132,510 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 LDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 132,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,955 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Oct 2017 129,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,764 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 108,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,385 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damage

both front inner discss corroding

n/s/r number plate light dimmer than o/s/r light

o/s/r h/brake lower effort than n/s/r

Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front inner discss corroding

n/s/r number plate light dimmer than o/s/r light

o/s/f wheel rim damage

o/s/r h/brake lower effort than n/s/r

Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,065 miles

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

both front inner brake discs edges corroding

o/s/r h/brake effort lower than n/s/r recommend further inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2010 82,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner brake discs edges corroding

o/s/r h/brake effort lower than n/s/r recommend further inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2009 76,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limit

covers under vehicle unable to check components properly

front discs slightly pitted

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 28 Dec 2009 76,112 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to limit

covers under vehicle unable to check components properly

front discs slightly pitted

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2009 135,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 121,003 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 22 Oct 2008 121,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs lipped

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 LDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 LDJ, 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 LDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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