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CV05 FWD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,954 mi
Last recorded121,954 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 FWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 121,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 121,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 120,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,673 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,808 miles

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Bth sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,141 miles

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 107,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,377 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,201 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,201 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,805 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,795 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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CV05 FWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CV05 FWD, 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 CV05 FWD registered?

CV05 FWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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