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CX05 BDU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 151,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 138,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 134,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Sep 2013 118,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,273 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,316 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,842 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,403 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 BDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

CX05 BDU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CX05 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 BDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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