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CP05 ECX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,030 mi
Last recorded135,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 135,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,366 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,651 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket snapped (exhaust still secure)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 123,651 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust bracket snapped (exhaust still secure)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 112,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 112,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,199 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 110,199 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 105,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 ECX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 CP05 ECX, 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 CP05 ECX registered?

CP05 ECX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is CP05 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 ECX 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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