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CT55 CAA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 39,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 39,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 36,670 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 36,670 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 36,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 31,602 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 31,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,165 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,765 miles

Front Coolant leak poss expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 23,764 miles

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

Front Coolant leak poss expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,547 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 23,246 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,391 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,982 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 CAA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

CT55 CAA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is CT55 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 CAA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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