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CT55 LHF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,137 mi
Last recorded148,137 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 148,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 141,696 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs adjusting (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 141,645 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs adjusting (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc s corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 130,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,575 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 124,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,302 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,374 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 111,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 107,086 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 107,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 88,308 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 LHF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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