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CU05 EOM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,787 mi
Last recorded137,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 EOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre, excess worn inner edge , close to cords / ply

Pass 21 Jul 2025 136,639 miles

Nearside front outer wing corroded and weakened , non structural

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 136,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached mud guard / flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front outer wing corroded and weakened , non structural

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,390 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 133,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 131,051 miles

exhaust shield lose

Fail 20 Mar 2023 131,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust shield lose

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,099 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2022 123,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,689 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 117,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 112,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,651 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,174 miles

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

Offside front brake disc wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,020 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,019 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,660 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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CU05 EOM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CU05 EOM, 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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CU05 EOM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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