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DG05 WPO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,037 mi
Last recorded89,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,037 miles

Coolant level appears to be low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Oct 2020 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,633 miles

exhaust heat shield on manifold rattling

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2019 78,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield on manifold rattling

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,938 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,672 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,790 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,721 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WPO 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 83.3%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

DG05 WPO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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