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DE55 XXF

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,052 mi
Last recorded171,052 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 171,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 171,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 157,890 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 147,906 miles

Both rear suspension lower control link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 147,906 miles

Both rear suspension lower control link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 135,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,581 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 127,539 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 101,377 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt slight fraying

Fail 14 Oct 2009 101,372 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in the o/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

under shield fitted

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 XXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

DE55 XXF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is DE55 XXF safe to buy?

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