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DE55 TZV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,615 mi
Last recorded125,615 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 125,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stepped on inner edge and close to tread depth limit in places

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

Offside Rear tyre worn stepped on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 115,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 108,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,475 miles

N/S/F outer door hsndle loose

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,897 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 TZV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

DE55 TZV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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