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DG55 JKU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,421 mi
Last recorded150,421 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 150,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 150,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 141,471 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 141,471 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 135,057 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Dec 2019 135,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,742 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 117,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,636 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,583 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,045 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 JKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

DG55 JKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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