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DG55 GLF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 128,740 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,641 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 117,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 107,849 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 103,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 103,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 90,743 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 80,165 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 80,165 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,833 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions tolow to read stage iv emissions

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,299 miles

emissions tolow to read stage iv emissions

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,082 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 51,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,891 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,891 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 GLF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

DG55 GLF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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