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CP05 BGE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,877 mi
Last recorded159,877 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 159,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nearing wear markers

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 148,490 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped badly on inside edge - On the Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped badly on inside edge - On the Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering arm slight play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 148,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped badly on inside edge - On the Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped badly on inside edge - On the Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering arm slight play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 137,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 121,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,303 miles

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 25 Jul 2014 100,296 miles

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 25 Oct 2013 93,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres stepping on inner shoulder

front brake discs slighty worn

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,018 miles

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

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

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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CP05 BGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP05 BGE, 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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CP05 BGE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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