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DG05 JDZ

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,295 mi
Last recorded179,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 179,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 179,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 172,891 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 159,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 159,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 143,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 132,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 115,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,247 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 103,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 99,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 99,884 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 74,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,289 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 JDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JDZ, 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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DG05 JDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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