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DG55 GHX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,940 mi
Last recorded152,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 152,940 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in OS sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 152,940 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Refilled (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in OS sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 145,784 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 11 Apr 2025 145,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield missing

Nearside Front NSF tyre very heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front OSF tyre very heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 130,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 123,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts heavily worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 116,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts heavily worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,057 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion on exhaust front section

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion on exhaust front section

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,769 miles

Both rear upper trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Light corrosion on exhaust front flexi sleeved joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 97,768 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Light corrosion on exhaust front flexi sleeved joint

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,006 miles

Slight damage to offside front and rear floor areas

Timing belt?

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bearing noise from rear of vehicle

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 87,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

Slight damage to offside front and rear floor areas

Timing belt?

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,976 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,459 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,459 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,966 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,933 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 GHX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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