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CV55 LJN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,111 mi
Last recorded143,111 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,111 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wheel arch cover missing

oil lamp light on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wheel arch cover missing

oil lamp light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 133,245 miles

Battery poorly secured.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in inner OSF tie rod end.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,732 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,288 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 56,260 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,997 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 55,997 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 43,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,327 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 LJN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJN, 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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CV55 LJN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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