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DG05 VVH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,272 mi
Last recorded116,272 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,272 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 116,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 103,500 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both font and rear slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/r bumper

damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Fail 8 May 2018 103,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both font and rear slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/r bumper

damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 6 May 2017 95,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,882 miles

O/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLEY CRACKED

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,975 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 VVH 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 87.5%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG05 VVH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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