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CX54 BYJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,806 mi
Last recorded97,806 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 97,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - recommend both arms replaced 2-4 months (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 97,806 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - recommend both arms replaced 2-4 months (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,025 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs rewelding!! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,025 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs rewelding!! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn - recommend replace wishbones 4-5 months!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear sub frames corroded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear sub frames corroded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,253 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,390 miles

Underbody corosion

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,075 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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CX54 BYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CX54 BYJ, 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 CX54 BYJ registered?

CX54 BYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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