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DE55 XWF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,765 mi
Last recorded103,765 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,940 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 90,938 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement +offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid +offside (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,151 miles

Both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal wear limit 205/55/16

Centre and rear heat shields over exhaust sytem insecure

Front lower suspension arms, inner isolator bushes slightly deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough at time of test

Semi plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Sills not fully inspected as plastic covers are fitted

Slight gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,274 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Sills not fully inspected as plastic covers are fitted

Slight gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,049 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 26,414 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre showing small cracks to outer part of tyre tread.

offside rear tyre with nail in tread leaking air pressure.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XWF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

DE55 XWF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is DE55 XWF safe to buy?

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