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CF55 LPU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 LPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy age cracking , outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 113,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy age cracking , outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reverse light inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 106,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reverse light inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 106,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reverse light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3mm and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,816 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres are misshapen.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall cut

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,525 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,278 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,353 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 42,353 miles

Centre Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 23 Nov 2011 35,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,612 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,412 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 LPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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