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DE55 OVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,959 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,239 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,493 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2019 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread feathered (slight misshaped)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,089 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,584 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 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

DE55 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is DE55 OVJ safe to buy?

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