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CV05 HBF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,559 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,235 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front seat lower base/frames have areas of corrosion. Not deemed excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened s)(nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 96,235 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished and starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front seat lower base/frames have areas of corrosion. Not deemed excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened s)(nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 89,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,185 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,185 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,840 miles

Rear exhaust mount bracket deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of drivers belt

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,588 miles

rear gearbox mount soft

slight play detected in the offside upper steering rack output shaft on lock to lock check.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 48,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated.

rear gearbox mount soft

slight play detected in the offside upper steering rack output shaft on lock to lock check.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2012 39,336 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,994 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,994 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,628 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 HBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV05 HBF, 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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CV05 HBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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