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DG05 LWT

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,381 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,381 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers fail to park (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,304 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2013 93,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,593 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking around tread

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

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

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 LWT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWT, 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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What year was DG05 LWT registered?

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

Is DG05 LWT safe to buy?

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