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DG55 GBU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,408 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 87,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,904 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,397 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,329 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

rear exhaust mounting detatched.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,439 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,037 miles

emissions close to limits, recommend further investigation.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBU, 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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DG55 GBU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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