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DG55 JMO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,402 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel Drum Corroded but not excessive. (Both Sides)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,791 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,026 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 119,023 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,562 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 113,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,491 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (rear bush) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (rear bush) (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper split and smearing

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 100,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (outer c v boot) (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (rear bush) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (rear bush) (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper split and smearing

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,621 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,558 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,878 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 67,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,305 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 62,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake poor

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,364 miles

handbrake difficult to pull on to achieve required effort

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,086 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,816 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 JMO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JMO, 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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DG55 JMO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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