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CW05 MHY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,671 mi
Last recorded104,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,671 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror back cover missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 100,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror back cover missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,746 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.Rear of wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 80,746 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.Rear of wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,566 miles

Nearside Rear Slight noise from nearside rear when rotating

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Slight noise from nearside rear when rotating

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,142 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Slight noise from Nearside rear when rotating

Slight oil leak sump area

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,888 miles

Front brake disks rusty

Slight noise from N/S/R When rotating

Slight oil leak engine area

Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,888 miles

Front brake disks rusty

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

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

Slight noise from N/S/R When rotating

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,881 miles

Front brake disks rusty on inner side

Slight oil leak sump area

Fail 10 Jun 2013 63,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,637 miles

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,265 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 40,148 miles

osr tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,356 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 MHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

CW05 MHY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is CW05 MHY safe to buy?

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