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CV05 YMU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,784 mi
Last recorded107,784 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,784 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slight (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rock cover ()

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,686 miles

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slight (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rock cover ()

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,674 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,013 miles

Heatshild loose above exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,330 miles

offside & nearside inner c.v. boots weaping

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,079 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 YMU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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