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CP55 VZL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,935 mi
Last recorded150,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 150,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements at 16%

Fail 12 Jul 2019 150,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured arm corroded and broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements at 16%

Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,704 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 139,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 131,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Handbrake cable outer very rusty

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 30 May 2017 130,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken but is still supported

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer very rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,927 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,088 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)

exhaust heat shield insecure. corrosion in rear subframe.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 99,264 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

back box outer casing corroded

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,332 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer ouyer casing detetiated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,163 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,168 miles

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

corrosion on inner surface of brake discs

corrosion on n/s park brake cable

Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,768 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable heavily corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,768 miles

Nearside handbrake cable heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,669 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 VZL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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