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DG05 LWR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,108 mi
Last recorded106,108 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,108 miles

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2023 106,108 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing needs replacing very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 104,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing needs replacing very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,855 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 103,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,010 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,913 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 102,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,163 miles

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

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

n s r tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,152 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,152 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,724 miles

Front inner discs worn. rear trailing arms bushes worn.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 88,563 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front inner discs worn. rear trailing arms bushes worn.

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,330 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,330 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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