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CT05 RGU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

289,735 mi
Last recorded289,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 RGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 289,735 miles

Central silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

under guards fitted to front and rear

Fail 17 Jan 2020 289,735 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

under guards fitted to front and rear

Pass 7 Feb 2019 275,031 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2019 275,031 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2018 242,415 miles

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

beam benders fitted

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 242,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

beam benders fitted

centre exhaust corroded

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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CT05 RGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CT05 RGU, 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 CT05 RGU registered?

CT05 RGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is CT05 RGU safe to buy?

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