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CP55 CPO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 CPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 125,356 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 125,107 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 121,412 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake reduced efficiency

exhaust heat shield insecure/deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2023 121,412 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake reduced efficiency

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure/deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2022 117,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,594 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake drum back plates corroded

center exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f wing panel corroded and holed at bottom

Fail 24 Mar 2021 115,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill corroded and holed within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake drum back plates corroded

center exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f wing panel corroded and holed at bottom

Pass 15 Apr 2020 114,041 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel- also holed at rear of sill but not within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum backplate is heavily corroded

Nearside parking brake effort is low

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate is heavily corroded and holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm- front bushes- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 114,039 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel- also holed at rear of sill but not within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum backplate is heavily corroded

Nearside parking brake effort is low

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate is heavily corroded and holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm- front bushes- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 95,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mtg corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mtg corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,617 miles

some corrosion both rear coil springs

Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

some corrosion both rear coil springs

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 64,976 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 64,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,796 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,980 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2009 35,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,365 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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CP55 CPO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP55 CPO, 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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CP55 CPO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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