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DG55 EFP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,210 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,286 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,863 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,338 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to exhaust and rear bracket broken

Fail 12 Oct 2017 80,338 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to exhaust and rear bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to all road springs

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,623 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,316 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,624 miles

P\A FRONT DISCS PITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,182 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,182 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,160 miles

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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DG55 EFP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG55 EFP, 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 DG55 EFP registered?

DG55 EFP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DG55 EFP safe to buy?

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