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DG05 WXU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,963 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 124,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing BOLT BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 124,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Small oil leak from off side drive shaft seal

Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,792 miles

OFFSIDE LINK ARM GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHING

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,262 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 107,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,641 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,250 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 72,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,356 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,965 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 WXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

DG05 WXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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