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DE55 XZG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,425 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 127,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,052 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 112,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,160 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2015 74,958 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,957 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre inner/outer wall deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 55,440 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake effort lower on nearside than offside

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,104 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 1 Dec 2009 29,272 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,202 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 XZG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XZG, 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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DE55 XZG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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