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CT55 BYN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,041 mi
Last recorded87,041 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axel Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,862 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,779 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,181 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,606 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,879 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,626 miles

nearside rear tyer outter edge wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,760 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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CT55 BYN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CT55 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

CT55 BYN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is CT55 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 BYN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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