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CV55 LGC

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,315 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear 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 3 Dec 2019 118,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,266 miles

1ltr oil added

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

Nearside Front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 113,266 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

1ltr oil added

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

Nearside Front wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,596 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 103,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,835 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,831 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,730 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-65x15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 ltr oil added

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,305 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 68,305 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,151 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,009 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)

Fail 11 May 2010 34,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,573 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 LGC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

CV55 LGC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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