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CF55 UXL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,557 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/upper inner floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,800 miles

Front body bracing bracket corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 103,800 miles

Front body bracing bracket corroded but not excessively

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,127 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front body support bracket

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper sills/floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,455 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,885 miles

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components but not weakened

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,011 miles

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,395 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2017 95,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes at rear of wishbone - nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,674 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 7 Nov 2014 79,282 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 66,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

boot area loaded

o/s front wing/bumper damaged but no sharp edges present

slight imbalance to front brakes = 11%

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,425 miles

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

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

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

boot area loaded

o/s front wing/bumper damaged but no sharp edges present

slight imbalance to front brakes = 11%

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,359 miles

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

Front discs lipped

boot struts not support boot in upright position

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,774 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 UXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CF55 UXL, 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 UXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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