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DG05 LTZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,189 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroding

handbrake travel (high)

Fail 25 Apr 2019 105,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroding

handbrake travel (high)

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,987 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,478 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,822 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,822 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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,980 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 71,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,101 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,903 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,473 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,844 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,646 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 LTZ 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 66.7%.

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 LTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LTZ registered?

DG05 LTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DG05 LTZ safe to buy?

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