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CF54 BLN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 134,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 134,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting/rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Mild corrosion to front and rear suspension items/parts

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 175,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 173,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,509 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 170,012 miles

eml light on

rear tyres worn ,cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,260 miles

front n/s brake hose slight twist

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,900 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly due to age

Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked slightly

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,343 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,341 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,926 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 103,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,401 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 94,401 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's wearing near limit

near side rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake disc's wearing near limit

near side rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,751 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,506 miles

water ingress into rear number plate letters becoming slightly disfigured

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,354 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

catalyst upper heat shield loose

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,704 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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CF54 BLN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CF54 BLN, 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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CF54 BLN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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