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CP05 GXG

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,561 mi
Last recorded124,561 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 GXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,561 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 124,561 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 121,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,272 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,136 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,068 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

poor front washer jet aim

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,366 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 GXG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP05 GXG registered?

CP05 GXG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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