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CW05 DWY

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,628 mi
Last recorded189,628 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 189,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 186,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 183,725 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 183,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 180,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 178,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 178,031 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 175,247 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2019 171,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,945 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,160 miles

(1.7.2)The nearside horizontal dipped beam including image break point is slightly affected

(4.2B.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,160 miles

(1.7.2)The nearside horizontal dipped beam including image break point is slightly affected

(4.2B.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

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

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,477 miles

(1.8A.1)The offside front headlamp dipped beam image is affected, it appears that it is ready for a repair service

(2d)Items of luggage left within the boot must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a test station for an examination

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes performance results indicate that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels except the offside rear wheel have centre caps fitted

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGANLLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

(1.8A.1)The offside front headlamp dipped beam image is affected, it appears that it is ready for a repair service

(2d)Items of luggage left within the boot must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a test station for an examination

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes performance results indicate that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels except the offside rear wheel have centre caps fitted

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGANLLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,365 miles

(3.5.1f)The nearside front (Left side) brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front (Right side) brake pads are wearing thin

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted which are preventing an inspection of the securing devices

(8.2.3)The nearside front (Left side) windscreen washer, "one of two" is overshooting the swept area

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 27 Jun 2009 45,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,789 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 DWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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