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CX05 AYO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,202 mi
Last recorded155,202 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 155,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 144,818 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is stepping on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2019 140,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is stepping on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 137,862 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,454 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 122,452 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,501 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 99,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,768 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 AYO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 AYO registered?

CX05 AYO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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