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DG05 XAM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,905 mi
Last recorded196,905 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 196,905 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

External button for tailgate release not working however other means of opening available.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing corroded/holed. However body structure not affected.

Offside Front Wing corroded/holed. However body structure not affected.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate bulbs dim but still work.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 196,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also perished on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

External button for tailgate release not working however other means of opening available.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Right hand. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded/holed. However body structure not affected.

Offside Front Wing corroded/holed. However body structure not affected.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate bulbs dim but still work.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 183,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded not likely to cause harm

Offside Front Lower wing corroded not likely to cause harm

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 183,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded not likely to cause harm

Offside Front Lower wing corroded not likely to cause harm

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 172,347 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 172,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 169,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 163,702 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Just above limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 163,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Just above limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 159,519 miles

Both exhaust flexis outer sheaths detached @ one end

Both rear tyres perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 151,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 142,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,042 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)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 137,042 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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 130,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2015 129,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 123,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 116,423 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking just on limit

offside front tyre just on limit

Fail 15 Feb 2013 116,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front shock absorber leaking just on limit

offside front tyre just on limit

Fail 13 Feb 2012 110,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside font tyre wearing close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front shock absober leaking close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,292 miles

nearside font tyre wearing close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front shock absober leaking close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,511 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XAM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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