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DG05 UCJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,295 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,127 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,739 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs lipped

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,795 miles

chips in screen

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre has small cut in

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,295 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 UCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

DG05 UCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DG05 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 UCJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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