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CX05 SLV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 135,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 128,578 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 118,246 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both fronts (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts/rear near/side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 118,246 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both fronts (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts/rear near/side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 110,225 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front down pipe noisy

Fail 10 May 2018 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' top centre object (8.3.1b)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front down pipe noisy

Pass 17 May 2017 103,886 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,350 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 SLV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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