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CF55 FJE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,878 mi
Last recorded175,878 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 175,878 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Corrosion to lower wing(s) not within prescribed area

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to coil spring(s)

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure rear

Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,064 miles

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

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to lower wing(s) not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure rear

Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,282 miles

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

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to lower wing not within prescribed area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure rear

Fail 16 Dec 2022 165,282 miles

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

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to lower wing not within prescribed area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure rear

Pass 13 Dec 2021 159,591 miles

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to os lower wing not within prescribed area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 17 Nov 2020 150,738 miles

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to os lower wing not within prescribed area

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn inner

Nearside rear tyre worn inner

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 150,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Corrosion to os lower wing not within prescribed area

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn inner

Nearside rear tyre worn inner

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,634 miles

Corrosion to os lower wing not within prescribed area

Front inner arm bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped inner

Slight corrosion to coil spring(s)

Pass 31 May 2018 135,825 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 135,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 113,675 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,255 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,255 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,228 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,937 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,411 miles

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

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

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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CF55 FJE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CF55 FJE, 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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CF55 FJE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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