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DG55 GOP

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,297 mi
Last recorded120,297 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,297 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,192 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to floor /chassis and around tow bar

corrosion to rear bottom arms o/s & n/s

engine cover / under trays fitted

front brake disc have corrosion

front wiper blades

heavy corrosion on outer / inner sill o/s & n/s

loud noise from fan belt on engine

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

outer sill covers fitted o/s & n/s

rear trailing arm bushes have cracks slight movement o/s & n/s

Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected missing (1.9.3b)

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)

Offside Front wing loose at low part

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to floor /chassis and around tow bar

corrosion to rear bottom arms o/s & n/s

engine cover / under trays fitted

front brake disc have corrosion

front wiper blades

heat shield loose rear

heavy corrosion on outer / inner sill o/s & n/s

loud noise from fan belt on engine

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

outer sill covers fitted o/s & n/s

rear exhaust mounting broken / exhaust has lots of corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes have cracks slight movement o/s & n/s

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,153 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear sills heavy corrosion

n/s o/s sills covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

o/s n/s chassis/floor heavy rusting

oil leak from sump of engine

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear sills heavy corrosion

n/s o/s sills covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

o/s n/s chassis/floor heavy rusting

oil leak from sump of engine

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,615 miles

exhaust rusting

heat shield loose at back

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted cannot check

n/s and o/s sills corroded outside

Fail 13 Oct 2014 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting

heat shield loose at back

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted cannot check

n/s and o/s sills corroded outside

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,993 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriating

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside

offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust deteriating

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,565 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,196 miles

Offside Rear 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 GOP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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