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CF54 CAV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,144 mi
Last recorded131,144 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 113,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,834 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 100,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,631 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame, springs and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 89,631 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame, springs and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 74,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,008 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,335 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 52,335 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,990 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 CAV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CAV, 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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What year was CF54 CAV registered?

CF54 CAV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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