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CF54 BXY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,472 mi
Last recorded159,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 159,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 153,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 153,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,315 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 147,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 141,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 141,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,502 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 132,502 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,438 miles

front brake application uneven

Fail 22 Jan 2016 125,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,316 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Jan 2014 110,672 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,498 miles

condensation in near side headlamp and off side front electric window inop

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in near side headlamp and off side front electric window inop

Fail 7 Jan 2012 96,909 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE AROUND PULLY AREA

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 96,909 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE AROUND PULLY AREA

Fail 8 Jan 2011 89,924 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant level topped up, centre exhaust silencer joint corroded slight leak.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,924 miles

coolant level topped up, centre exhaust silencer joint corroded slight leak.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,978 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE/NAIL.

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,978 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE/NAIL.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BXY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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