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DG05 JCV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,579 mi
Last recorded129,579 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,833 miles

engine management lamp is on

wiper is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 119,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,622 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,921 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bothe rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bothe rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 67,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,758 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 JCV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

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

Is DG05 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 JCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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