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DEZ 1401

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 1401
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 104,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine breather hose split

Pass 18 May 2018 96,093 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

Fail 18 May 2018 96,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine breather pipe split.

Pass 22 May 2017 88,590 miles

cat pipe exhaust bracket broken

engine has vacuum leak

Fail 22 May 2017 88,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

cat pipe exhaust bracket broken

engine has vacuum leak

Pass 23 May 2016 79,814 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 71,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 62,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2012 44,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre getting low & age cracking

slight age cracking to trailing arm bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2011 37,511 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre getting low & age cracking

slight age cracking to trailing arm bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,445 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)

o/s rear tyre heavy age cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,250 miles

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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DEZ 1401 is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DEZ 1401, 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 DEZ 1401 registered?

DEZ 1401 is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DEZ 1401 safe to buy?

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