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CW55 DHO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,677 mi
Last recorded24,677 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 DHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 24,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 22,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,672 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 20,672 miles

Brake performance not tested due to hand brake braking on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 20,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present to underside suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 17,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,845 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 14,819 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 14,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 14,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 12,404 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer tyres cracking around tread area

Pass 29 Oct 2014 11,405 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 11,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking around tyre tread areas

Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,635 miles

cracking around inner tread areas both rear tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2013 9,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking around inner tread areas both rear tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 6,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 4,209 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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CW55 DHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

CW55 DHO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is CW55 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 DHO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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