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CT55 LFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,675 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,649 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed

Rear exhaust baffles insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front wing lower holed and corroded

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

Rear exhaust baffles insecure

revs erratic

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf wing correded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 114,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf wing correded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,641 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 100,638 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,899 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,550 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,961 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

heatsheild loose vibrating on exhuast

Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

heatsheild loose vibrating on exhuast

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,818 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,660 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,743 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,174 miles

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

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

slight dampnes on power steering pipes

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 LFJ 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 65.2%.

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 CT55 LFJ, 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 LFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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