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CV05 XDG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,665 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear drop links cracked

both rear tyres on 3mm perished

Fail 4 Mar 2021 83,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear drop links cracked

both rear tyres on 3mm perished

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 75,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,026 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wing mirror outer casing insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing & feathering slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,958 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,843 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,843 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 XDG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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