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DG05 XAP

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,421 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 116,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and lipped badly

hand brake lever release button cap missing

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 107,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and lipped badly

hand brake lever release button cap missing

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,518 miles

frt tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

frt tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,838 miles

n/s/r tyre nail and perishing badly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,495 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 XAP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

DG05 XAP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is DG05 XAP safe to buy?

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