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DG55 FXS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,690 mi
Last recorded107,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,690 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,229 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked no cords visible and worn slightly uneven

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,229 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked no cords visible and worn slightly uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,780 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and badly perished and cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and badly perished and cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,047 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads worn

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill slight dent/damage not exsesively weakened at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished and close to limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn close to 2mm markers

underside of vehicle and suspension assys slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

front brake pads worn

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill slight dent/damage not exsesively weakened at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished and close to limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn close to 2mm markers

underside of vehicle and suspension assys slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,165 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,629 miles

both front tyres wearing close

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,850 miles

light cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,539 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,967 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,908 miles

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

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 FXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

DG55 FXS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DG55 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 FXS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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