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CF54 CLX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 65,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 61,414 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,564 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,792 miles

Front Inner brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,108 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2017 41,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on components under vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2017 41,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on components under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,373 miles

both rear tyres cracking around edges

rear wiper smearring

Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,598 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 25,598 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 27 Jan 2012 22,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,338 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2011 19,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 16,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,718 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 11,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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 CLX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

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

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