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CT55 LHH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,287 mi
Last recorded131,287 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Offside Front Lower wing corroding

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

Offside Rear sill corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,929 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 119,929 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator unable to turn off

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 115,462 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 111,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe to bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2017 94,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2017 94,263 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe around reservoir is covered in oil (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,593 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,498 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,444 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,358 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,820 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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 LHH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

CT55 LHH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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