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CT55 BWW

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

214,021 mi
Last recorded214,021 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 214,021 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 210,491 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2016 210,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2015 183,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 183,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2014 157,683 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 157,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 May 2013 128,632 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 128,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2012 108,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 108,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 83,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 83,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,452 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,735 miles

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

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

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

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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CT55 BWW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CT55 BWW, 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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CT55 BWW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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