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DG05 LXW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 108,007 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,802 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, offside being the worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,758 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside rear, faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken potentially dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, offside being the worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,696 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to inside face of the nearside and offside front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to inside face of the nearside and offside front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,587 miles

Front brake disks worn pitted and scored

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

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,587 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front, wires exposed (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disks worn pitted and scored

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

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,269 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,593 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,593 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly unbonded.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,457 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres stepped inside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,802 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 LXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

DG05 LXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is DG05 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 LXW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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