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CX05 SFE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,906 mi
Last recorded146,906 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 146,906 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 146,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,032 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 129,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,333 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 112,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,204 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,563 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2010 31,453 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Waring light on instrument panel charging fault Probably alternataor fault

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,837 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 SFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

CX05 SFE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is CX05 SFE safe to buy?

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