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DG05 JDO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 119,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,893 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 106,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,850 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 98,850 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,782 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,683 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,335 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing out on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,875 miles

both front tyres wearing out on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,300 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 JDO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

DG05 JDO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is DG05 JDO safe to buy?

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