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DG05 HXW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 75,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 74,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,567 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 59,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,833 miles

front and rear suspension rusty subframe and coil springs

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,554 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front outer brake pad very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,030 miles

* Signs of coolant leak *

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate cracked

General corrosion around rear shocker top mounts

Some corrosion on rear inner sills/chassis

Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,030 miles

* Signs of coolant leak *

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate cracked

General corrosion around rear shocker top mounts

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

Some corrosion on rear inner sills/chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,979 miles

Central Front Lower Number plate damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Lower Number plate damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,396 miles

Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,300 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,778 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,528 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 18,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 18,389 miles

nearside of vehicle has paint stripper on paint

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,765 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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DG05 HXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG05 HXW, 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 DG05 HXW registered?

DG05 HXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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