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CV05 YRD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,161 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,670 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,362 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

o/s front wing bumper and grill are damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2015 66,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust +damaged (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper to long and arm is bent (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

o/s front wing bumper and grill are damaged

o/s inner wheel arch liner loose

o/s rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 58,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake disc has lipped and scored

Fuel tank bracket slightly corroded

Handbrake to high

Note: Handle for oil dipstick has broken

Strong advise** - Both front pads are wearing thin

Strong advise** - nearside front steering inner tie rod has play

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service at 28%

Fail 8 Dec 2012 54,259 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service at 28%

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front chassis rails have been repaired

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front chassis rails have been repaired

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,802 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,214 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,213 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light is on

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,770 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YRD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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