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DG05 LUW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,651 mi
Last recorded135,651 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 135,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 132,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 129,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 119,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 119,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 116,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre tracked off on inside

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion cill

slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 88,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2013 78,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front pipe exhaust broken

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front pipe exhaust broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,382 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,382 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,182 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 LUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

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

Is DG05 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LUW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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