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CV05 WTO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,886 mi
Last recorded158,886 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 158,886 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front wings

peeling to exhaust skins but no holes

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 21 Feb 2025 158,886 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front wings

peeling to exhaust skins but no holes

surface corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 151,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion and skin peeling on middle exhaust box but no holes

heavy corrosion to bottom of both wings but no sharp edges

Fail 13 Feb 2024 151,164 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion and skin peeling on middle exhaust box but no holes

heavy corrosion to bottom of both wings but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 146,286 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres wear to inner edges x 2

Fail 1 Feb 2023 146,286 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres wear to inner edges x 2

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,687 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill panel has corrosion but not unsafe

oil leak but not severe

Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tow ball removed

Fail 12 Jan 2021 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet catch defective but still works

both front wings corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tow ball removed

Pass 11 Dec 2019 120,834 miles

bonnet catch key lock missing

both front and o/s/r spring corroding

centre and rear exhaust box deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2019 120,834 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

bonnet catch key lock missing

both front and o/s/r spring corroding

centre and rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,874 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 67,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 51,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,610 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 WTO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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