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DG55 JRU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,851 mi
Last recorded64,851 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,851 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear lower arms

Fail 4 Nov 2025 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear lower arms

Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 58,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs to outer sidewall of being used very under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,819 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,946 miles

both front arm rear bushes perishing

both front inner arches missing

both rear tyres perishing

damage to radiator braket

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,suspension

Fail 6 Jun 2019 44,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front arm rear bushes perishing

both front inner arches missing

both rear tyres perishing

damage to radiator braket

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,846 miles

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

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

near side front wheel is buckled on the inside and tyre is slightly out of shape

the near side radiator mounting is badly bent

Fail 2 Jun 2017 41,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front wheel is buckled on the inside and tyre is slightly out of shape

the near side radiator mounting is badly bent

Pass 25 May 2016 40,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm **recommended** (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,957 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 35,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 35,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 21 Jan 2013 31,457 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2012 28,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,754 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,851 miles

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

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,851 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,380 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,722 miles

Both front wiper blades slighty deteriorated

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

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

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 JRU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

DG55 JRU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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