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CP55 EES

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 EES
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,646 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2022 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

bonnet lock catch faulty

centre rear seat belt jammed

Fail 4 Aug 2021 123,024 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

bonnet lock catch faulty

centre rear seat belt jammed

Pass 1 Aug 2020 115,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

both front wing corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

both front wing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,699 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 98,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,567 miles

center rear seat belt slow to retract sound rough in operation

fluctuation front brakes / front discs corroded

plates faded

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,557 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear belt jammed (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

fluctuation front brakes / front discs corroded

plates faded

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,847 miles

n/s/f outer edge wear

o/s/r inner wear and cracks

osf tyre zero tread outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2015 77,607 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front 2mm, 0 outer

n/s/f outer edge wear

o/s/r inner wear and cracks

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,652 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s front fog lamp inop

Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,652 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s front fog lamp inop

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,894 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,894 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,608 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,306 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 EES is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EES, 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 EES is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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