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CF54 DMX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,611 mi
Last recorded37,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 DMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 37,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 37,611 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 33,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 28,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,094 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 24,800 miles

Front both tyres deteriorating

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 24,798 miles

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

Front both tyres deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,680 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,469 miles

Rear Supsension arms corroded

Rear Tyres unevenly worn

Fail 22 Jan 2018 24,450 miles

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

Rear Supsension arms corroded

Rear Tyres unevenly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,282 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,400 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,978 miles

N/R Lower suspension bush perishing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 19,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,412 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,881 miles

movement in front headlamps

nsf tyre worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,127 miles

movement in both front headlamps

Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,979 miles

pas steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,408 miles

handbrake travel

nsf tyre on limit on outer edge

osf tyre close to lim it on inner edge

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 DMX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF54 DMX registered?

CF54 DMX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is CF54 DMX safe to buy?

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