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CU05 ERV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Forward exhaust mount broken away (near cat)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Forward exhaust mount broken away (near cat)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,332 miles

Central Rear middle and rear exhaust heat shields are corroded and sitting on top of exhaust system

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear( front) trailing arm bush has de-bonded from centre pin, at time of test there was no excess movement and no adverse affect on brake rollers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear( front) trailing arm bush has started to de-bond from main bush cup, at time of test there was no excess movement and no adverse affect on brake rollers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves lines of water on screen. doesn't affect drivers view at time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 112,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi has snapped and securing brackets have corroded and snapped away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear middle and rear exhaust heat shields are corroded and sitting on top of exhaust system

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear( front) trailing arm bush has de-bonded from centre pin, at time of test there was no excess movement and no adverse affect on brake rollers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear( front) trailing arm bush has started to de-bond from main bush cup, at time of test there was no excess movement and no adverse affect on brake rollers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves lines of water on screen. doesn't affect drivers view at time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust pipe flexible joint starting to fail

Front exhaust mounts broken away from exhaust pipe at cat

Fail 13 Feb 2019 102,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust pipe flexible joint starting to fail

Front exhaust mounts broken away from exhaust pipe at cat

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,896 miles

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)

slight staining to o/s front brake hose and pipe under wheel arch, but no leaks visible even under load.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,074 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,505 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,007 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,132 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 ERV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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