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CT55 BXU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,464 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 64,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,810 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush - peeling/split

Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,810 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush - peeling/split

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox,engine area

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,013 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,013 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,212 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,451 miles

front brake pads low and disces wearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,246 miles

coolant low / brake fluid low

Fail 18 Feb 2010 27,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,420 miles

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2008 17,383 miles

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

puncture in o/s/r tyre

sidewall damadge on o/s/f tyre (been curbed)

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 BXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BXU, 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 CT55 BXU registered?

CT55 BXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is CT55 BXU safe to buy?

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