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DG05 PXL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,228 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,528 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,528 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,629 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 48,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,589 miles

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

all tyres perishing os front worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,589 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing os front worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,093 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,604 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 13,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 PXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

DG05 PXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is DG05 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 PXL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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