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CX05 RFY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,267 mi
Last recorded124,267 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 124,267 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering inner arms slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 122,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering inner arms slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,156 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2019 114,084 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2018 108,471 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,383 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,248 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,248 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,498 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 26,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RFY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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