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CU05 NGX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,103 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 122,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incorrect cap fitted, does not make seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,824 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just passed 17%

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.50, limit 0.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.49, limit 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 98,415 miles

Exhaust emissions limit only just met

Fail 3 May 2019 98,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 94,328 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 5 not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 5 not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,781 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 5 not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.30% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,552 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 67,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 61,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 61,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,723 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 NGX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

CU05 NGX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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