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CP55 LUJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,462 mi
Last recorded151,462 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 151,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 151,053 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 151,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 148,404 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 148,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 143,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 133,942 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,323 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 126,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 100,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,596 miles

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

slight play in n/s drum stick

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight play in n/s drum stick

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,952 miles

full engine cover fitted, unable to inspect engine bay components fully.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,390 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,390 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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 LUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

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

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