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CW05 MFF

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,820 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 107,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 104,752 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 104,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 98,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 May 2021 98,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,724 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,813 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 70,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,920 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 70,161 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,111 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,529 miles

slight tread lift in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 55,529 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight tread lift in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,223 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 MFF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

CW05 MFF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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