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DG05 LUE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,860 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 126,860 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres bald inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 95,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,134 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 32,847 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 LUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

DG05 LUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 LUE safe to buy?

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