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DG55 FXT

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,545 mi
Last recorded170,545 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 170,545 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 170,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 152,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,128 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 18%

Fail 4 Nov 2015 135,128 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 18%

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2014 117,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Oct 2013 100,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2011 67,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,101 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,681 miles

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 FXT 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 58.8%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

DG55 FXT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is DG55 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 FXT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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