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CU54 OVV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,289 mi
Last recorded120,289 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,289 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 120,285 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached misisng (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,967 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak inner (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,482 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. minimum requirements only just met (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,383 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure anti lock brake loom (1.9.2a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,019 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 70,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box is missing

Fail 23 Jan 2013 65,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inside

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,244 miles

front pads low

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inside

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,032 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 39,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,318 miles

o/s/f wing mirror casing broken

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,967 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 OVV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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