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CV05 VBJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,476 mi
Last recorded86,476 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 78,646 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 78,646 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,710 miles

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe slightly corroded.

N/S mirror casing missing.

N/S/R tyre worn very close to markers, approx 3mm remaining.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 57,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both windscreen wipers getting poor.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe slightly corroded.

N/S mirror casing missing.

N/S/R tyre worn very close to markers, approx 3mm remaining.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 27,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 4,693 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 VBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

CV05 VBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 VBJ safe to buy?

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