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DG05 UBP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,811 mi
Last recorded126,811 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 126,811 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s-n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 126,809 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s-n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,185 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,924 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,043 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heat shield not secure

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,921 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,690 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,633 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,633 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR OUTER WALLS AND CRACKING DUE TO AGE

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,692 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 UBP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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