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DEZ 3183

2005 Ford Focus LX

Red Other 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,109 mi
Last recorded75,109 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 3183
MakeFord
ModelFocus LX
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,109 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 70,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 70,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 69,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 68,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 63,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,649 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 59,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 56,002 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus LX?

Based on 3,831 MOT tests across 1,550 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,718
Miles/Year
1,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1
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DEZ 3183 is a 2005 Ford Focus LX in Red with a 1,596cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus LX fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEZ 3183, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 3183 registered?

DEZ 3183 is a 2005 Ford Focus LX, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is DEZ 3183 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 3183 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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