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CW05 BVP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,374 mi
Last recorded117,374 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 BVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 117,374 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 117,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 110,013 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 110,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,188 miles

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Exhaust heat shield underbody not secured

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and void of tread in this area.

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,526 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded and exhaust underbody heat shield loose.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded and exhaust underbody heat shield loose.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,370 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin is rotten.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 77,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,176 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 37,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,257 miles

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

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 BVP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BVP, 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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CW05 BVP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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