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CW05 AVC

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 113,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,175 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,647 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,632 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,071 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,717 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,042 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,030 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 27,030 miles

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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CW05 AVC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CW05 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

CW05 AVC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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