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CP55 CSU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,587 mi
Last recorded146,587 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 CSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,587 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 146,587 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,813 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 128,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 120,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,931 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 108,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 100,753 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 100,753 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,977 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 90,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,741 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm and perishing

both rear tyres slight spliting on side wall not to cords

hand brake button missing but still working ok

ungine managment light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear suspension sub frame and lower suspension arms corroding not to excess

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,942 miles

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

rear suspension sub frame and lower suspension arms corroding not to excess

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 29,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CSU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP55 CSU, 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 CP55 CSU registered?

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

Is CP55 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 CSU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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