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CP05 MXU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,785 mi
Last recorded200,785 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 200,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 185,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 165,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 165,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 150,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 124,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 123,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,852 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 113,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 101,041 miles

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

near side rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

off side rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,189 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,106 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,220 miles

front brake discs worn, will require replacement next brake pad change

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,220 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs worn, will require replacement next brake pad change

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,335 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,244 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,227 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 MXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey 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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

CP05 MXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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