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CX05 PXM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,203 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap damaged but seal still intact

Offside Drive shaft central support bearing rough when rotated but no excessive play

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap damaged but seal still intact

Offside Drive shaft central support bearing rough when rotated but no excessive play

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,604 miles

fuel filler cap broken but seal still intact

slight noise from offside drive shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,978 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 92,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,947 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,272 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 75,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,341 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,556 miles

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

near side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,480 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 PXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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