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DG55 HZP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 HZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,916 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 99,916 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 87,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,216 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,218 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,830 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,830 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HZP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

DG55 HZP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DG55 HZP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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