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DG05 LVD

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,412 mi
Last recorded140,412 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,412 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 140,290 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has high travel!

Fail 7 Dec 2018 139,355 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective BONNET CANNOT BE OPENED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION UNDER BONNET (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY ONE OF TWO EXHAUST STILL SUPORTED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges close to core (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

bonnet lock damaged

exhaust brackets corroded

front grill missing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed on outer edge tyre size 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges close to core (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

bonnet lock damaged

exhaust brackets corroded

front grill missing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,966 miles

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

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

Front wiper arms hitting

Nearside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,092 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,720 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 102,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 735,534 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 38,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,438 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 LVD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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