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CU54 LNY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,619 mi
Last recorded186,619 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 186,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 178,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 178,836 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 172,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 172,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play top mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play top mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fuel tank retaining straps deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2015 160,729 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not self park (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fuel tank retaining straps deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,420 miles

slight drag n/s/f brake

Fail 27 Aug 2014 139,413 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight drag n/s/f brake

Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,907 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,791 miles

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

fuel tank retaining strap deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2012 96,783 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

fuel tank retaining strap deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,746 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 76,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,554 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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CU54 LNY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU54 LNY, 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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CU54 LNY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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