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CV05 LEF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,079 mi
Last recorded119,079 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,707 miles

Both rear tyre cracking tread area

Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre cracking tread area

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,446 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming from rocker cover area leaking down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade slightly split

Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade slightly split

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,301 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,076 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2013 57,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing low and wearing inner edges

front b/pads wearing low

o/ front brake disc inner face badly scored

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,766 miles

both front tyres wearing edges ;advise tracking

both rear tyres close to limits advise replace

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres wearing slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,133 miles

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

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

both front brake disc have rusty surfaces

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,061 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 LEF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

CV05 LEF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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