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CV05 LBY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,937 mi
Last recorded45,937 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 45,937 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched excessive surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched excessive surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel tank strap corroded border line

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched excessive surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched excessive surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel tank strap corroded border line

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread splitting and perishing 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall splitting 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall splitting 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,666 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

long travel on hand brake

rear suspension arms rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,840 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,337 miles

advise slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 26 Feb 2014 33,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,965 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,943 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 24,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,567 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 LBY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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