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DG55 EGC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,869 mi
Last recorded200,869 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 200,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 184,481 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 184,480 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 177,805 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine tray fitted, obstructing some components in the engine bay

undertray fitted obstructing some components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 177,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine tray fitted, obstructing some components in the engine bay

undertray fitted obstructing some components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 167,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 167,592 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 157,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 157,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 129,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,138 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,138 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

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 EGC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGC, 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 DG55 EGC registered?

DG55 EGC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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