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DG05 LUL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,249 miles

play in the steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,057 miles

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

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

breather pipe on inlet manifold collapsed

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,266 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,451 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 LUL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

DG05 LUL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is DG05 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LUL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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