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DG55 JVK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 112,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front mirror damaged but can still see through

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

coil springs corroded

handbrake has little reserve

Pass 31 May 2017 107,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 100,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 96,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 96,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 88,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 88,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 76,677 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 69,609 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 May 2012 69,584 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 28 May 2011 56,142 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 56,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,031 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,684 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,703 miles

Nearside 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 JVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

DG55 JVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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