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DE55 YCJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,838 miles

Front oil leack

Fail 21 Nov 2022 65,838 miles

Front oil leack

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,022 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,749 miles

Fuel cap worn sealing ok

Fail 16 Jan 2019 54,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap worn sealing ok

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Exterior door handle missing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Exterior door handle missing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,952 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,422 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,724 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,469 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,986 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 13,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 YCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

DE55 YCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is DE55 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 YCJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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