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2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,716 mi
Last recorded119,716 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 119,716 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,503 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both stabilizer link rods slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 112,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both stabilizer link rods slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,240 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 87,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,283 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,792 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,892 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 39,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,569 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,989 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 CFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CFU, 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 CFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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