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DG05 UHC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,407 mi
Last recorded161,407 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 161,407 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 161,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,202 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 136,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,898 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,643 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 UHC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHC, 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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What year was DG05 UHC registered?

DG05 UHC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is DG05 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 UHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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