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CP55 ERJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,267 mi
Last recorded108,267 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ERJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,262 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

vehicles front brakes have slight uneven application & release

Pass 19 May 2017 104,229 miles

Front brake discs heavily grooved and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall heavily perished,damaged and out of shape

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit out of shape and bold on inside and outside edges

Rear brake discs lipped

steering rack worn

Fail 17 May 2017 104,210 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily grooved and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall heavily perished,damaged and out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs lipped

steering rack worn

Pass 11 May 2016 95,913 miles

rear suspension front and rear arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2016 95,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension front and rear arm bushes deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2015 88,056 miles

front wishbone bushes worn/split

rear indicators faded

rear reg plate deteriorated

small cut in n/s/f inner cv gaitor

Fail 19 May 2015 88,056 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wishbone bushes worn/split

rear indicators faded

rear reg plate deteriorated

small cut in n/s/f inner cv gaitor

Pass 22 May 2014 81,112 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,824 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 47,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,786 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 25,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,059 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

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 ERJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 ERJ, 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 ERJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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