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CX05 SFU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,577 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,102 miles

horn tone poor

one exhaust mount broken but system suported

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,102 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

horn tone poor

one exhaust mount broken but system suported

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,622 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hangers corroded

offside mirror housing cable tied

some deteriation to front exhaust flexy pipe

some rust on offside rear road spring

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,377 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shields corroding around fixings

minor corrosion exhaust system and shield around front flex pipe loose

o/s mirror casing insecure

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield corroding around fixing

h/lamp aim on legal limit

minor corrosion exhaust system

minor corrosion o/s/r spring

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield corroding around fixing

h/lamp aim on legal limit

minor corrosion exhaust system

minor corrosion o/s/r spring

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,530 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

h/lamp aim on lower level

heavy surface corrosion suspension components

minor coprrosion exhaust system

o/s door mirror casing slightly loose

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,053 miles

OFFSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 61,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

WIPERS POOR

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 53,602 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

HORN DISTORTED

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER LOOSE

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,602 miles

HORN DISTORTED

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER LOOSE

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,995 miles

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

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

offside door mirror casing loose

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside mirror casing loose

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 SFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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