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CB05 SYB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 SYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 66,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,802 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,907 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 64,907 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 63,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,880 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,601 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in it but not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,225 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,268 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,645 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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CB05 SYB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CB05 SYB, 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 CB05 SYB registered?

CB05 SYB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is CB05 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB05 SYB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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