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CF54 BWU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 101,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,744 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,933 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,310 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Splash gaurd missing on the n/s/f

airbag light is on

cv joint gaiter is slightly leaking greasing from fixing point

repair work carried out to the near side front

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,843 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 36,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,463 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 BWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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