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DE55 TZJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 130,505 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,591 miles

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

gearbox has oil leak

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush has movement

noise from o/s/f wheel on rotation possable wheel bearing or brake pads rubbing

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has movement

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

gearbox has oil leak

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush has movement

noise from o/s/f wheel on rotation possable wheel bearing or brake pads rubbing

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has movement

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 105,748 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,002 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,688 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,922 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,922 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front brakre discs worn/corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,368 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 30,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,924 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 TZJ 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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