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CP55 EKH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 EKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame trailer arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame trailer arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 143,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame trailer arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame trailer arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,313 miles

Rear subframe, suspension arms and brake drum backplate corroded and coated with rustproofing

Slight play detected within NSF and OSF upper strut tops mountings have slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2022 133,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe, suspension arms and brake drum backplate corroded and coated with rustproofing

Slight play detected within NSF and OSF upper strut tops mountings have slight play

Pass 28 Dec 2021 120,295 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (and suspension arms also) slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 120,295 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset historic fault codes, (emissions result were fine before and after reset) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (and suspension arms also) slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,616 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 111,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fliud (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm, corroded around bush eyes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm corroded around bush eyes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,950 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,549 miles

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,659 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,474 miles

1. n/s/r tyre running flat,possible punchure.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,471 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

1. n/s/r tyre running flat,possible punchure.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,643 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,643 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,066 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EKH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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