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DG05 LVR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,933 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,886 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Sep 2018 118,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,775 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces in very poor condition

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,775 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces in very poor condition

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 104,604 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking area (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 104,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking area (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,578 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, also n/s wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Heatshield loose

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,578 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, also n/s wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Heatshield loose

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,580 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 44,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,173 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

both front wiper blades starting to perrish

Pass 6 May 2008 23,586 miles

n/s/r outer edge of tyre worn

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 LVR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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