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CF54 CGV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,827 mi
Last recorded152,827 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 152,827 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 152,812 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank holding strap corroded and broken (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 139,520 miles

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

engine has a slight oil leak

fuel tank straps corroded

offside center sill slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2015 139,520 miles

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

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

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

engine has a slight oil leak

fuel tank straps corroded

offside center sill slightly damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,215 miles

1...slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing...2...rear exhaust box in rusty condition and rear mounting broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,790 miles

1.....buckle in n/s rear wheel.....2.....engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 114,786 miles

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

1.....buckle in n/s rear wheel.....2.....engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,830 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,685 miles

1...n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit...2...n/s front anti roll bar link worn...3...bad mark on n/s rear brake disc

Fail 18 Aug 2011 90,682 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1...n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit...2...n/s front anti roll bar link worn...3...bad mark on n/s rear brake disc

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,551 miles

will shortly need discs and pads

Fail 8 Sep 2010 80,551 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

will shortly need discs and pads

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,980 miles

1..tail pipe broken off rear exhaust.2..bad engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 69,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1..tail pipe broken off rear exhaust.2..bad engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,307 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,746 miles

as vt32 issued on 06/09/07

Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 CGV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

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

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