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CF54 BTE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,134 mi
Last recorded127,134 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 127,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 126,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle waxoiled/waste oiled

Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,639 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 112,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,291 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front/centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 20 Jun 2017 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front/centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 24 May 2016 96,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

front/centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 23 May 2016 96,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

front/centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,434 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,521 miles

engine management light on

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)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,676 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,271 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 20,665 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,665 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 BTE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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