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CL05 RUD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,404 mi
Last recorded129,404 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL05 RUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2016 129,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside front top mount \ bearing

windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,579 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 93,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,565 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,562 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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CL05 RUD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CL05 RUD, 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 CL05 RUD registered?

CL05 RUD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CL05 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL05 RUD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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