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CX05 DWD

2005 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,705 mi
Last recorded119,705 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 DWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2015 113,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine oil sump-pan heavily corroded / leaking oil

Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,194 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,651 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 79,707 miles

n/s/r radius bush starting to split

Pass 28 May 2009 62,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,658 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 36,658 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

CX05 DWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is CX05 DWD safe to buy?

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