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BX05 CGU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,441 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 31 Oct 2023 73,595 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 73,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 18,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,997 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 11,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 4,179 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 4,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BX05 CGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BX05 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 CGU registered?

BX05 CGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is BX05 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 CGU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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