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CV05 VLO

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,461 miles

centre exhaust heat tray insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,529 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat tray insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,655 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat tray insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,744 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 101,162 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dash indicates esp fault

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,163 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 VLO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

CV05 VLO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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