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DG05 PWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking filler pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear towing eye bolt attachment corroded

Reversing lamp inop

front heat shield loose

fuel tank exhaust shield loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,969 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/ axle heavily corroded as well as spring mtgs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/ axle heavily corroded as well as spring mtgs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking from gators (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,870 miles

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 21,886 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 21,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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