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CW05 AUU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,831 mi
Last recorded167,831 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 167,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 167,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 163,135 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on th end

Fail 9 Mar 2016 162,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working with side lamps on! (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade split on th end

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 153,177 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leak (o/s drive shaft seal)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 153,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leak (o/s drive shaft seal)

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting but not yet reached the cords

Pass 11 Mar 2014 146,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 137,445 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 137,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,903 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 110,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,928 miles

oil showing around offside of engine possible powersteering fluid oil not low in resevoir

Fail 2 Sep 2011 99,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil showing around offside of engine possible powersteering fluid oil not low in resevoir

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2008 63,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,010 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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CW05 AUU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CW05 AUU, 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 CW05 AUU registered?

CW05 AUU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for CW05 AUU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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