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CN05 OCS

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 OCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2019 117,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to both rear wheel inner rims

Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 100,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,188 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings are very noisy when rotated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 52,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings are very noisy when rotated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre cracked inwalls/worn low 2.5mm

osr tyre cracked/cut in tred and sidewalls(3mm)

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre cracked inwalls/worn low 2.5mm

osr tyre cracked/cut in tred and sidewalls(3mm)

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,036 miles

Off side inner cv boot damp

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,308 miles

front brake pads half worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 30,308 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake pads half worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,556 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 30 Jun 2010 20,840 miles

washer weak but water is hitting screen

Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washer weak but water is hitting screen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare wheel fitted to offside rear of vehicle

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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CN05 OCS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CN05 OCS, 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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CN05 OCS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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