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CF54 CAU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,442 mi
Last recorded113,442 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,442 miles

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

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

different size profile tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 16 Aug 2019 113,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

different size profile tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Aug 2018 103,977 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 103,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,920 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear and hanger broken

Fail 31 May 2016 84,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear and hanger broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,194 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,770 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under engine panel fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2011 49,917 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under engine panel fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,324 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 CAU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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