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CP05 GJE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 GJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 123,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 114,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 111,011 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2022 108,424 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 108,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,649 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 97,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,059 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,447 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,053 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,268 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

Fail 8 Feb 2013 63,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,909 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,437 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 GJE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

CP05 GJE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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