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CU05 SBV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,138 mi
Last recorded46,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 46,130 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 45,563 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 44,193 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 44,193 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 43,647 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 43,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,182 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,752 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,699 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 SBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 SBV registered?

CU05 SBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is CU05 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 SBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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