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DG05 LUB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,919 mi
Last recorded97,919 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,919 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,919 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,909 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,692 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 79,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,491 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,111 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise reverse light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,370 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 46,904 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 46,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,176 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 29,176 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 23,461 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 LUB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

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

Is DG05 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LUB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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