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CP55 VWD

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,285 mi
Last recorded176,285 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 176,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 172,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 172,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front & rear bushes (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 164,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 152,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 152,153 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 135,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 125,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,167 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 VWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

CP55 VWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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