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CP05 VUV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,405 miles

Front injector slightly chuffing

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded covered with tape

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and holed

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

Rear reverse light inoperative

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front injector slightly chuffing

Nearside Front wing corroded covered with tape

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and holed

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

Rear reverse light inoperative

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,919 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,918 miles

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 10 May 2019 80,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,968 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,514 miles

Auxiliary belt contaminated with oil

Engine oil dipstick tube insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,648 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracked

major oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 71,648 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

major oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,583 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,063 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 VUV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

CP05 VUV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CP05 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 VUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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