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CX05 MWJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Tank Strap Slightly Corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust Shield Slightly insecure

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS Inner Sill's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 161,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Tank Strap Slightly Corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust Shield Slightly insecure

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS Inner Sill's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 156,067 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected brake fluid leak master cylinder and surrounding are covered in brake fluid (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected caliper bleed nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm skitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 148,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 148,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,758 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 132,071 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,077 miles

Dust cover corroded, both rear shock absorbers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,698 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 112,691 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres scolloping on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,418 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,909 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 MWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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