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DG05 LVF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,582 mi
Last recorded128,582 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2019 128,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,650 miles

Both front discs worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,476 miles

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

slight-play-in-steering-rack

Pass 12 Feb 2011 59,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,380 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 LVF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

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

Is DG05 LVF safe to buy?

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