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DG05 LUZ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,194 mi
Last recorded148,194 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LUZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 148,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,256 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,755 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,263 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,410 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,440 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,466 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 104,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

battrey losing charge

no reverse lights

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,047 miles

Centre caps fitted

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Underbody corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,047 miles

Centre caps fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Underbody corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 91,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre caps fitted

front brake discs corroding

small stone chips in screen

underbody corroding and rear springs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre caps fitted

front brake discs corroding

small stone chips in screen

underbody corroding and rear springs

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,600 miles

Brakes noisey when applied

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes noisey when applied

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,188 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,060 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,500 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 LUZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LUZ, 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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DG05 LUZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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