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CN54 VFE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,582 miles

Fuel tank strap corroding

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroding

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,313 miles

Rear suspension components corroded e.g subframe & coil springs

fuel tank support strap deteriorated/corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear suspension components corroded e.g subframe & coil springs

fuel tank support strap deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,108 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,284 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches & sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,531 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,729 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,891 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,311 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,407 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,790 miles

slight oil leak on steering rack

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 VFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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