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DG05 JLU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 141,355 miles

Front both front drop links have slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,239 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 97,701 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Fail 27 Apr 2019 97,701 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 87,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,499 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,369 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 JLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

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

Is DG05 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 JLU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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