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CW05 DSO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,458 mi
Last recorded70,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 DSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,458 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 70,458 miles

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,725 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

n\s\r seat belt fraying

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,725 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

n\s\r seat belt fraying

Pass 30 Jan 2016 64,372 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 64,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre splitting between treads

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,454 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,793 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,675 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2013 44,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,025 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,913 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 DSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

CW05 DSO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is CW05 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 DSO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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