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CW05 HJU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 158,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 152,422 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 139,969 miles

Both front tyres inner edge badly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front number plate cracked

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

O/S/F inner arch cover missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 130,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear shock absorber casings badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,536 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,553 miles

Both rear tyres are worn very unevenly and on 3.5mm

Exhuast heat shield insecure

No printout was produced as emissions are very low (good)

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm and nearside front 3mm

Offside lower front bumper skirt broken & wheel arch liner broken (power steering motor exposed)

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Rear shock absorbers very corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 102,342 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 102,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,917 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,482 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 HJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

CW05 HJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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