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CX54 EGV

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,090 mi
Last recorded159,090 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 159,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 159,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 155,711 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 155,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,359 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDER BODY STARTING TO CORRODE ALLOVER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 9 Jun 2016 150,359 miles

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDER BODY STARTING TO CORRODE ALLOVER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,611 miles

brake pipes around vehicle corroded

nsf tyre rubbing on inner arch cover

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear linkrod lower bush's deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 143,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes around vehicle corroded

engine oil leak

nsf tyre rubbing on inner arch cover

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear linkrod lower bush's deteriated

rear tyres low tread

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers torn on edges

small hole in o/s wing repeater lens

vehicle corroding

water leak and oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jun 2014 136,986 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers torn on edges

small hole in o/s wing repeater lens

vehicle corroding

water leak and oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,224 miles

Oil leak

battery slightly insecure

both side repeaters slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 124,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery slightly insecure

Oil leak

both side repeaters slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,055 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 114,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe broken but system adequately supported and no other major leaks.

front brake disks corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe broken but system adequately supported and no other major leaks.

front brake disks corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 85,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,888 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 EGV is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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