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DG05 LVK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,364 miles

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

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

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 to centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 112,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,923 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,472 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,019 miles

Both rear tyres cracking within treaded areas but not to cord.

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

Engine light on.

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre over half worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,019 miles

Both rear tyres cracking within treaded areas but not to cord.

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

Engine light on.

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Offside front tyre over half worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,407 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 84,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,404 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 33,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,481 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 18,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 3,792 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 LVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

DG05 LVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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