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CF05 BMV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,573 mi
Last recorded39,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 BMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust mounting broken

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,571 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust mounting broken

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken but system is still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust front pipe mountings missing and back box mounting broken

front subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 38,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty leak from pump/pipe (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust front pipe mountings missing and back box mounting broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Nearside sill heavily damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

signs of power steering leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,193 miles

advise corrosion rear suspension components

damage to n/s sill

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,526 miles

Oil leak

both wings damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 34,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both wings damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,952 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 32,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and has a nail in it

nearside outer sill damaged

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 31,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,935 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,054 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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CF05 BMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CF05 BMV, 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 CF05 BMV registered?

CF05 BMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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