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DG05 UEY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,091 mi
Last recorded112,091 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 112,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic arch loose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing.

insuficent handbrake lever travel.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing.

insuficent handbrake lever travel.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,181 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,165 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened has a serious fluid leak (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damaged and outer sidewall also cracking (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,957 miles

Rear hand brake needs attention.advise

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,871 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,235 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side hand brake needs attention

Fail 21 Feb 2014 62,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,045 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever release button missing not effecting operation

Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,770 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever release button missing not effecting operation

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,863 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 UEY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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