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DG05 WVL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,419 mi
Last recorded38,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,419 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,886 miles

no wheel trims

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 25,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,131 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 WVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

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

Is DG05 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 WVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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