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CW55 CWL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,775 miles

Both front wings heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *strong advise* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *strong advise* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 103,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front wings heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *strong advise* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *strong advise* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 100,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 94,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 90,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 90,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 87,766 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 87,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,449 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 85,445 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,337 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,267 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 26 Nov 2012 68,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,968 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front inner tyre wall slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,365 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,904 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CW55 CWL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CW55 CWL, 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 CW55 CWL registered?

CW55 CWL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is CW55 CWL safe to buy?

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