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DG05 HYW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,922 miles

dip stick loose

exhaust detiorated

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dip stick loose

exhaust detiorated

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,150 miles

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

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)

drivers door stiff to open

exhaust outer skin peeling off

smells like diesel no visable leak

tow socket flp missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,884 miles

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

heat sheld loose

heavy oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,857 miles

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

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

heat sheld loose

heavy oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,200 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 HYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

DG05 HYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is DG05 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 HYW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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