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CN55 SKU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,854 mi
Last recorded71,854 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 SKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,854 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 71,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 46,175 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 46,175 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 43,256 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,053 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,862 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 31,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,351 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 27,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Dec 2012 23,484 miles

offside front indicator bulb slightly showing white light

offside front tyre low on inner edge + sidewall damage

Fail 24 Dec 2012 23,484 miles

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

offside front indicator bulb slightly showing white light

offside front tyre low on inner edge + sidewall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,369 miles

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 11 Dec 2010 13,891 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking and scrubbed

Pass 12 Dec 2009 11,503 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 11,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,156 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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CN55 SKU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN55 SKU, 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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CN55 SKU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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