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DG55 JVT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,569 mi
Last recorded188,569 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 188,569 miles

Both rear number plate lamps are dirty inside.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 188,512 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear number plate lamps are dirty inside.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 175,849 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 166,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 158,136 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has some noise.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 128,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has some noise.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 128,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has some noise.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 116,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,245 miles

rear brake discs lipped

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,586 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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