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DG05 UDS

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,453 mi
Last recorded178,453 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 178,453 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills have corrosion

front radiator support bracket corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 178,431 miles

Emissions not tested front flexi exhaust has major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position light (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both sills have corrosion

front radiator support bracket corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 170,178 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 170,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 165,146 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 165,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 157,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 144,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 144,688 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 130,744 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 130,685 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 112,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 91,590 miles

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

nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing

Pass 23 May 2009 76,653 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 76,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

Pass 24 May 2008 61,129 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 UDS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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