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CP05 VWY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,861 mi
Last recorded100,861 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 100,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,213 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,932 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,860 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,985 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 12,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,785 miles

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 VWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

CP05 VWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is CP05 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 VWY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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