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CP54 SXX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,520 mi
Last recorded159,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 SXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 159,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 159,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

suspected fuel leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 159,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

suspected fuel leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 153,444 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 153,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,442 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 139,442 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 130,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 121,661 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 121,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 121,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 93,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,108 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 82,108 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 12 Jan 2008 80,011 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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CP54 SXX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CP54 SXX, 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 CP54 SXX registered?

CP54 SXX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is CP54 SXX safe to buy?

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