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DG05 JHY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,326 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm's rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 121,326 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm's rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,914 miles

Offside parking brake slightly low

Some wear/play in both front lower arms rear bushings

Wipers smear slightly and washer fluid a bit gloopy

Fail 20 Mar 2018 116,910 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Offside parking brake slightly low

Some wear/play in both front lower arms rear bushings

Wipers smear slightly and washer fluid a bit gloopy

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,528 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 87,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,795 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,624 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,770 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit on inside edge

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 JHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

DG05 JHY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DG05 JHY safe to buy?

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