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DG05 JFX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,186 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres --osr more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Rear suspension components corroding

front and middle exhaust brackets weak with corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres --also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front and center / rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn / cracked /perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroding

middle and rear exhaust shields slightly loose

Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres --also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front and center / rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn / cracked /perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroding

middle and rear exhaust shields slightly loose

reversing light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,113 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,509 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,352 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child's safety seat fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,036 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,035 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre heavily perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,826 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2010 35,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,491 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,591 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 JFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 JFX registered?

DG05 JFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 JFX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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