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CM05 RAM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,251 mi
Last recorded140,251 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 RAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 140,251 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bfg 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bfg 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 127,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 127,527 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 114,729 miles

Rear seat belts not tested o/s/r, n/s/r and middle seat belt rear

Pass 9 May 2013 98,375 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 98,375 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 83,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 71,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,652 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,796 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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CM05 RAM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CM05 RAM, 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 CM05 RAM registered?

CM05 RAM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is CM05 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM05 RAM 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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