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CX05 AUL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 96,343 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,220 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 24 Jun 2020 91,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick m etal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 274/160 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub bearing not tested

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 20 Apr 2019 80,162 miles

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

wipers light smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,393 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side front brake disc is discoloured (suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)

near side front service brake is binding on.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full examination of the adult belt

Offside 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)

offside rear tyre perished with age

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full examination of the adult belt

Offside 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)

offside rear tyre perished with age

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,553 miles

All tyres low pressure

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front sub-frame corroded

Front wipers smear and noisy

Fuel tank strap corroded

Both rear inner wheel/chassis corroded

Inter and rear silencer body heat shield insecure

Long handbrake travel

Nail o/s/r tyre and heavily perished cracked

O/s inner washer jet blocked

Tail gate struts weak

Water in boot

Fail 14 Mar 2015 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Water in boot

All tyres low pressure

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear inner wheel/chassis corroded

Front sub-frame corroded

Front wipers smear and noisy

Fuel tank strap corroded

Inter and rear silencer body heat shield insecure

Long handbrake travel

Nail o/s/r tyre and heavily perished cracked

O/s inner washer jet blocked

Tail gate struts weak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 50,536 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight lift in both rear shock absorbers

Fail 22 Feb 2013 42,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,686 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre has age cracks all over the tyre tread and side walls

Fail 22 Feb 2012 35,686 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre has age cracks all over the tyre tread and side walls

strong advisory on the nearside front outer brake pad, half of the friction material is missing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,623 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 AUL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CX05 AUL, 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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CX05 AUL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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