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DG05 JFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,319 miles

Coil spring corroded 2x front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 91,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded 2x front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2016 91,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear tyres perished

Centre/rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

Oil leak ()

Unable to open boot

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,890 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,749 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,368 miles

Oil leak at gearbox

Power steering pipe on steering rack starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,773 miles

slight corrossion on nearside & offside front brake discs inner faces

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,953 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak at gearbox casing.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,655 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 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JFJ, 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 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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