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CW05 BWU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,525 mi
Last recorded82,525 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 BWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,525 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,869 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,285 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,133 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,602 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 BWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CW05 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 BWU registered?

CW05 BWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is CW05 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 BWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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