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DG05 VGM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,943 mi
Last recorded104,943 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,001 miles

Both front inner tie rods have some free play in them!

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,001 miles

Both front inner tie rods have some free play in them!

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,069 miles

brake discs worn low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,087 miles

both front disc worn 2 limitt

Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,087 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front disc worn 2 limitt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,944 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 VGM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

DG05 VGM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is DG05 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 VGM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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