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DG05 JDJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 105,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,102 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,216 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,037 miles

Centre heat shield insecure.

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly cracked/perished.

Slight oil leak/residue around rocker cover area.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1e)

Centre heat shield insecure.

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges.

Offside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall.

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly cracked/perished.

Slight oil leak/residue around rocker cover area.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,409 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,449 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,449 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,796 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,580 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

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 JDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

DG05 JDJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DG05 JDJ safe to buy?

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