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DF05 JKZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,192 mi
Last recorded137,192 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 JKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,192 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 132,219 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

o/s/ door mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,219 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres on 2mm

o/s/ door mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,933 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,803 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,680 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,329 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outside edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 111,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,999 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,786 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake service

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake service

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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DF05 JKZ 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 72.2%.

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 DF05 JKZ, 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 DF05 JKZ registered?

DF05 JKZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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