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CV05 LBJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,530 miles

General underbody suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 97,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,662 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,574 miles

near side wiper blade sratched sceen

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side wiper blade sratched sceen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,052 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear (H) all others (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear (H) all others (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,064 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall worn and slightly damaged areas strongly suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Fail 16 Jan 2009 27,064 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

n/s rear tyre outer wall worn and slightly damaged areas strongly suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,671 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 LBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LBJ, 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 CV05 LBJ registered?

CV05 LBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is CV05 LBJ safe to buy?

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