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DG55 FXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,453 mi
Last recorded65,453 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,034 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,419 miles

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

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

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

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

exh hanger corroded but still secure

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exh hanger corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,656 miles

all 4 indicator bulbs discoloured

Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all 4 indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,371 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,535 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 13 Nov 2008 34,903 miles

LOW TREAD ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES

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 FXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

DG55 FXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is DG55 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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