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DE55 WXS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower (p) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021
Pass 3 Jan 2020

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019

all four tyres close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2018
Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,217 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split also twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,455 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,882 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 58,103 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,103 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 16 Dec 2011 50,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,485 miles

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

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 WXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

DE55 WXS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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