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CP05 GAX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,751 mi
Last recorded71,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 GAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around steering rack. not dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion on rear subframe & suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short straight arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack has dampness around corner (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 60,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened short straight arm has hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short straight arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack has dampness around corner (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 50,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,592 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,274 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 45,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,187 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,214 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 27 Apr 2011 27,680 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,154 miles

slight tyre ware inside front wheels

Pass 1 May 2009 22,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,389 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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CP05 GAX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GAX, 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 GAX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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