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DG55 JOU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,240 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,787 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,053 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,339 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,595 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 JOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

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

Is DG55 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 JOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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