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DG05 LWL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,731 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 119,731 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

slight flat spots on nsr and osr tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,624 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

slight flat spots on nsr and osr tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,245 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,754 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,158 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,158 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2011 59,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,304 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 LWL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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