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DG05 UGO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,437 mi
Last recorded136,437 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2024 136,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns greater (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2022 129,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,123 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 102,447 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 91,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,626 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 68,834 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 68,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,215 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 51,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,761 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2012 45,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,030 miles

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

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 UGO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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