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CN54 MVU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

279,868 mi
Last recorded279,868 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 MVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 279,868 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 279,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 261,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 261,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 237,779 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyrs wearing on edges.

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer face.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 237,314 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyrs wearing on edges.

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer face.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 214,686 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 214,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 191,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 172,370 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 172,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

steel rim on o/s rear of vehicle.o/s driveshaft bearing noisey.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 150,884 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 150,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 137,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 112,363 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 112,363 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s steering link arms have slight play in them.o/s and n/s inner c.v joints are leaking.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 111,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,884 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,653 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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CN54 MVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 CN54 MVU, 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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CN54 MVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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