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DG05 WZP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,196 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 128,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,593 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,268 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 118,268 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,022 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,022 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 91,121 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 91,121 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,394 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Front brake discs corroded but not affecting efficiency

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Front brake discs corroded but not affecting efficiency

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,468 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 69,468 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/sr tyre outer edge cracking +inner sidewall carcking

Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/sr tyre outer edge cracking +inner sidewall carcking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,134 miles

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

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

o/sf tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2013 50,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/sf tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,370 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 35,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,446 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 WZP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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