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DG05 LVS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 71,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,583 miles

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

advise oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,401 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,785 miles

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

front offside tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,384 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 LVS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

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

Is DG05 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LVS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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