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CF54 BUE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,569 mi
Last recorded140,569 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 140,569 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and inner w/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end inner sills/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

B/hoses rusty at ferrules

Exhaust system getting abit corroded and rear mounting corroded and broken away (pipe NOT insecure)

Front and rear (esp rear) inner w/arch top suspension mounting areas getting corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded, and subframes

Front b/discs getting corroded at face edges

Front b/pads worn low and nearing limits (esp inner pads)

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear end areas

Fuel tank support strap getting corroded

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

N/S/R and N/S/F wheels abit bent at inner rim areas

P/Brake lever travel abit long

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around seat belt and suspension arm mounts getting corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 132,989 miles

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

all coil springs getting rusty

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s bottom suspension pivot gaiter perishing

n/s/r outer sill rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,953 miles

Air leak at inlet manifold.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 123,952 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Air leak at inlet manifold.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 119,081 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn and near side rear worn badly on inner edges

high parking brake travel

under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 110,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,578 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,905 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,850 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 BUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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