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CU05 EWK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,759 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,759 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,503 miles

near and offside front inner drive shaft boots allowing greese to escape.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

near and offside front inner drive shaft boots allowing greese to escape.

Pass 1 May 2012 45,294 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,076 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 EWK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU05 EWK, 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 CU05 EWK registered?

CU05 EWK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CU05 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 EWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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