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CV05 VFX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,985 mi
Last recorded177,985 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 177,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 167,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 150,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 150,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 144,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 141,410 miles

advise nearside front tyre inner wall worn

advise nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,853 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 138,853 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 123,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 114,409 miles

both rear tyres close to wear limit

front brake pads worn low

signs of oil leak from offside gearbox driveshaft seal

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,065 miles

cat noisy on exhaust

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 82,778 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 VFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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