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CF54 BVR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,236 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 117,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,563 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 107,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,445 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,445 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,084 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,084 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,058 miles

front discs scored

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,918 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all suspension bushes poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

n/s/r tyre heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

o/s/r tyre slight runout

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all suspension bushes poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

n/s/r tyre heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

o/s/r tyre slight runout

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre heavy cracks in tread and sidewalls

o/s/f tyre 3mm,heavy cracks in sidewalls

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,104 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,104 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 BVR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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