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CF05 EVP

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,881 mi
Last recorded108,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 Aug 2020 108,881 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,001 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,609 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,607 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,024 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes of both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,576 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes of both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,566 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 67,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,983 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 EVP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

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

Is CF05 EVP safe to buy?

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