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DG05 PXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,001 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 134,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underdside of vehicle has surface rust to both nsr and osr inner lower wheel arch side of rear cills

Fail 23 Jan 2017 103,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underdside of vehicle has surface rust to both nsr and osr inner lower wheel arch side of rear cills

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,058 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wiper marks to window screen

Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,904 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wiper marks to window screen

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,492 miles

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall perrished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,046 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,217 miles

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 12 Feb 2009 41,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,824 miles

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)

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 PXJ 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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

DG05 PXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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