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DG05 HZC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted to nsr-unable to fully inspect adult belt

nsf+osr tyre tread depths are just legal at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2016 82,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to nsr-unable to fully inspect adult belt

nsf+osr tyre tread depths are just legal at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,741 miles

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

child seat fitted nsr-unable to fully test adult belt

osf tyre wearing on inside

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,174 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 62,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,032 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 51,934 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,028 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 HZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG05 HZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG05 HZC?

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What year was DG05 HZC registered?

DG05 HZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is DG05 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 HZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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