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DE55 LDL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 LDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 88,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has slight grease

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 74,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,077 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,875 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 58,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,376 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,565 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 LDL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 LDL registered?

DE55 LDL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DE55 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 LDL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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