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CP05 VWU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,513 mi
Last recorded122,513 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank and center section

Fail 17 Nov 2021 122,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank and center section

Pass 4 Oct 2020 105,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,753 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,301 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear body to seat belt mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

o/s n/s rear tyres worn badly inner edge

rear inner pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,383 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear to seat belt (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear to seat belt (5.2.6)

advise o/s n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,211 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

advise rear shockers worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,090 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise o/s front tyre worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,665 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall

advise o/s n/s rear tyres side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,446 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 VWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

CP05 VWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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