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CF54 CLJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,759 mi
Last recorded79,759 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,759 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,954 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,860 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,598 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 51,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,612 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 38,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 32,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,341 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 CLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?

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

Is CF54 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 CLJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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