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CX05 BDZ

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

138,538 mi
Last recorded138,538 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 BDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 138,538 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 138,538 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o,s n,s f links worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,449 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 128,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 128,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 121,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 121,090 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ex system rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 117,184 miles

Air bag light remains on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 117,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Air bag light remains on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,348 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 105,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,843 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 92,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

no oil on stick

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,131 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,130 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,167 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 39,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,447 miles

air bag warning light staying on

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 BDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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

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