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DG55 GDY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,714 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 79,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 76,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,085 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,966 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight seepage from rack

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,629 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,505 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,860 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,276 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,911 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,782 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 20,219 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,219 miles

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

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 GDY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey 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 GDY, 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 GDY registered?

DG55 GDY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is DG55 GDY safe to buy?

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