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DG05 JBY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,213 mi
Last recorded149,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 149,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 149,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 144,947 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 144,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 135,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 126,966 miles

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

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

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 21 Jun 2013 112,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,866 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 JBY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

DG05 JBY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DG05 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 JBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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