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DG55 GLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,662 mi
Last recorded125,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 125,662 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 125,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,307 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2013 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,734 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2010 62,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,518 miles

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 GLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 GLZ registered?

DG55 GLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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