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DG55 JBO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,966 miles

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,391 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded and both inner sills at rear corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded offside front outer sill corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,804 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sigh in window screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded offside front outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,909 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 104,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,494 miles

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 JBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

DG55 JBO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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