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CP55 MBV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 56,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower reversing light not working

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,106 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose has corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose has corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 53,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2023 53,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2022 52,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,656 miles

Front both front wings have corrosion at bottom

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

Nearside Rear reversing light out

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front wings have corrosion at bottom

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reversing light out

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,070 miles

Front both front wings have corrosion at bottom of wings

Nearside Rear revers light out

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 49,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both front wings have corrosion at bottom of wings

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear revers light out

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,266 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on base of wing

Offside Front corrosion at base of wing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,268 miles

Front Inner both brake discs slightly corroded around edge

Rear both brake discs corroded around edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner both brake discs slightly corroded around edge

Rear both brake discs corroded around edge

Pass 17 May 2017 42,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car tested while underside wet

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,616 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,420 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,417 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,626 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,764 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 22,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,152 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 MBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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