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CX54 DGU

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,300 mi
Last recorded120,300 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 DGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,300 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2017 120,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorbers leaking

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,749 miles

front section exhaust blowing

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

engine oil leak

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated (borderline)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

front section exhaust blowing

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated (borderline)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,123 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 93,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front inner c/v boot has slight leak off grease around clip

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,870 miles

o/s front inner c/v boot has slight leak off grease around clip

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,651 miles

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

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 2 Jul 2010 83,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 80,816 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,190 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,190 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,450 miles

n/s front inner tyre tread getting low but legal allso n/s rear tread getting low 2.3 mm o/s 2.8 mm legal limit 1.6 mm

Fail 27 Dec 2007 59,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s front inner tyre tread getting low but legal allso n/s rear tread getting low 2.3 mm o/s 2.8 mm legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,111 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 DGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 DGU, 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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CX54 DGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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