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DG55 HZW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,248 mi
Last recorded155,248 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 155,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear body damage

Fail 26 Aug 2022 155,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp not working AND O/S FRONT SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear body damage

Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,258 miles

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear coil springs

heavy surface corrosion on o/s front coil spring

Fail 30 Sep 2021 141,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear coil springs

heavy surface corrosion on o/s front coil spring

Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 134,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,252 miles

nearside rear tyre 80% worn

Fail 25 Sep 2018 118,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre 80% worn

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,206 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 112,205 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Sep 2017 112,205 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,541 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,053 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer side wall worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,680 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,653 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,817 miles

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

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,672 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,672 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

DG55 HZW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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