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CV05 VDM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 130,691 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,507 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 112,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,601 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,079 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 42,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,137 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 VDM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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