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CV05 LBN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 LBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,241 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center box mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,224 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,841 miles

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

Offside Front door handle loose but working

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,815 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at bottom (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at bottom (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at bottom (5.2.6)

Offside Front driveshaft seal leak

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at bottom (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall scrubbing mark both walls

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,295 miles

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

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

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

some oil present around gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 13 Jul 2015 38,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

some oil present around gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,193 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hangers burnt thin.

oil leak back of engine

Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 11,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,333 miles

front discs close

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,221 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 LBN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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