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AP55 CSO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,738 mi
Last recorded128,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 128,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Jun 2025 128,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently no catch just cable ties (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nothing tested under bonett no emmisions tested

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 123,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 115,922 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,891 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

slight under side corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2020 113,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loss

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

slight under side corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 112,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT !! BALD ON INNER EDGEi (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

noise/ knock from nearside front

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack & perish

Rear exhaust hanger/mount broken

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack & perish

Rear exhaust hanger/mount broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,298 miles

Front and rear wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

OSF tyre slightly perished.

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel not secured.

osf mudflap loose

Pass 3 May 2014 69,500 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,134 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 39,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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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AP55 CSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP55 CSO, 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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AP55 CSO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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