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DG05 LVP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,780 mi
Last recorded82,780 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 82,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,377 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 69,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,066 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,912 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,656 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,348 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,890 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 LVP 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 86.4%.

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 LVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LVP registered?

DG05 LVP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LVP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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