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CX05 YVH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,655 mi
Last recorded175,655 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 YVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 175,655 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 175,654 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 163,538 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 163,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 148,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 131,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,331 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,101 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 YVH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

CX05 YVH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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