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DE55 OUP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,202 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,613 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount broken but exhaust supported

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side wall perished and nail (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,331 miles

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 2011 26,032 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,092 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 15,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,142 miles

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)

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 OUP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

DE55 OUP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is DE55 OUP safe to buy?

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