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DG55 JKJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,962 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,962 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,068 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,684 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,679 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,198 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,194 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,795 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,720 miles

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)

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

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 JKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

DG55 JKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is DG55 JKJ safe to buy?

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