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CP55 EEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2019 116,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,963 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 112,963 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,339 miles

em light on

tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,339 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

em light on

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside, front bush on forward facing arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside, front bush on forward facing arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,453 miles

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,300 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 EEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CP55 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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