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DG55 FXL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,645 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 104,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

front discs lipped/pads low

n/s/f mirror backmissing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,689 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

front discs lipped/pads low

n/s/f mirror backmissing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,536 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,330 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracked through tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

graunch from steering on lock to lock

Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,973 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

graunch from steering on lock to lock

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 FXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

DG55 FXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is DG55 FXL safe to buy?

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