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CV55 KXG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,739 mi
Last recorded160,739 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 160,739 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,121 miles

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

centre heat shield slightly loose

Fail 25 Oct 2022 151,516 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

centre heat shield slightly loose

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,882 miles

Both rear brake splash guards corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake splash guards corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,243 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake disc guards deteriated

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 126,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake disc guards deteriated

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,822 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front sub-frame has general corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

Heat shield insecure rear

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

No rear seats fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,780 miles

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

front sub frame and arms corroded

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 106,779 miles

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

front sub frame and arms corroded

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,449 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (3.7.B.5b)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,955 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,152 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,660 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,660 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,769 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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CV55 KXG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV55 KXG, 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 CV55 KXG registered?

CV55 KXG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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