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DG05 VVL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,166 mi
Last recorded48,166 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres distorting in tread areas.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,817 miles

corrosion to suspension coil spring,exhaust and brake pipes in areas.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front sub frame is corroded

rear suspension is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,146 miles

power steering pump is noisy

damage on o/s front wing and under tray

slight grease seepage from both inner cv boots

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s rear indicator bulb is badly faded

wiper blades are smearing advise [3]

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,954 miles

advise n/s rear indicator bulb is badly faded

wiper blades are smearing advise [3]

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,354 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 31,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 washer jet is blocked on each side

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads are worn close to the limit discs are worn advise replacement

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked

n/s rear indicator bulb is very badly faded advise replacement

slight traces of grease on inner cv boots [no splits]

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,309 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,042 miles

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

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

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 VVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

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

Is DG05 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 VVL 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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