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DG05 LVL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 96,480 miles

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,993 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge. Recommend attention soon.

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,606 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGE

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,606 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGE

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,359 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2015 60,359 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,600 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,772 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,658 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked badly

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked badly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,845 miles

rear tyres preshing!

Pass 18 May 2009 23,157 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 17,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

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

Is DG05 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LVL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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