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CP55 YXV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,457 mi
Last recorded141,457 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 YXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 141,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components and front wings corroded but non structural

Pass 20 Jun 2024 130,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wings corroded but non structural

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Fail 20 Jun 2024 130,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

front wings corroded but non structural

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,920 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 121,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 113,601 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 113,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 97,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 81,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge+ nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,118 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge+ nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,592 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,592 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,637 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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