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CP05 GWD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,586 mi
Last recorded149,586 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 149,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 133,107 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 133,104 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded.n/s rear back plate has been weled as part of repair

fuel pipe by fuel filter wrapped in tape

fuel tank empty

power steering pipe wrapped in tape

power steering pipes inscure

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,110 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking by fuel filter (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded.n/s rear back plate has been weled as part of repair

power steering pipe wrapped in tape

power steering pipes inscure

Fail 4 Aug 2016 114,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate has been welded as part of repair

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,330 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 93,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear heat shield rattle

Rear number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear heat shield rattle

Rear number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,209 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,916 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,087 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,090 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 GWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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