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CP05 VYJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,706 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,281 miles

exhaust det

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,400 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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both front tyres close to limit

chips in front windscreen

drivers door check strap worn

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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front tyres worn low on inner edges

front washers half blocked

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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front tyres worn low on inner edges

front washers half blocked

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,043 miles

both rear tyres perishing

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,834 miles

oil leak ?

Fail 21 Jun 2011 39,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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oil leak ?

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front washers weak

front wiper blades weak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,468 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,128 miles

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both front tyres close to limit on edges

dashboard storage lid catch broken

washers need adjusting

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 VYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

CP05 VYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is CP05 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 VYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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