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CX05 ARU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

192,744 mi
Last recorded192,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 192,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 192,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 188,723 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 182,982 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 176,521 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 173,154 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 164,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 156,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 147,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 141,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 121,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 121,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 93,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 79,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,571 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 36,935 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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CX05 ARU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CX05 ARU, 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 CX05 ARU registered?

CX05 ARU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is CX05 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 ARU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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