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DE55 WVN

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,194 mi
Last recorded181,194 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 181,194 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 173,382 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Dec 2021 165,422 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded but not to excees

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,603 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 7 Dec 2020 158,571 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,166 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Dec 2018 142,860 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 142,852 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 111,949 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

centre / rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,939 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

centre / rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,729 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 80,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,521 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 WVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

DE55 WVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 WVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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