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DG05 HZY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 129,693 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides de-bonding, borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mud & traffic film obscuring some components

multiple points of corrosion to underside brake & suspension components

underside wet & muddy at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,280 miles

general under body corrosion

near side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Jan 2019 126,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general under body corrosion

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,649 miles

both front tyres close to limit

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

oil leak

slight free play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,567 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,235 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 47,614 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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HZY, 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

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What year was DG05 HZY registered?

DG05 HZY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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