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CX05 BDV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,555 mi
Last recorded142,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 BDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,555 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 130,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,830 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 121,828 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,420 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 112,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,439 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,525 miles

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,453 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 85,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,403 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 21 Feb 2011 61,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,516 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 BDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

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

Is CX05 BDV safe to buy?

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