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CF55 SVU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,921 mi
Last recorded111,921 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 SVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 111,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,421 miles

Front condition number plate

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,164 miles

Front condition front number plate

Nearside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT NOISEY

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 96,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front condition front number plate

Nearside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT NOISEY

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,619 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE

Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front NUMBER PLATE

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,730 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,725 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise front pads wearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,397 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,861 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 69,861 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,829 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,828 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,680 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,287 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,985 miles

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 SVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CF55 SVU, 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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What year was CF55 SVU registered?

CF55 SVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is CF55 SVU safe to buy?

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