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CF54 BSV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 123,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,191 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake slight low effort

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both hand brake cables insecure

brake fluid slightly discoloured

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2019 117,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake slight low effort

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

both hand brake cables insecure

brake fluid slightly discoloured

exhaust system and clamps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 105,875 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre heavily cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2017 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre heavily cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres heavily cracked

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 89,737 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,317 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine check lamp on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,425 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,989 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 BSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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