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CF55 LPN

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,062 mi
Last recorded107,062 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 LPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,062 miles

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

Overall condition of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 107,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Overall condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,170 miles

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

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to cords (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,996 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 100,630 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,882 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,123 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,691 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 89,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 84,204 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Does Not Unlock (3.1 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,948 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,744 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 28,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,745 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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CF55 LPN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CF55 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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