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CW55 HJJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,363 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,188 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,181 miles

Corrosion rear sub frame

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

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 90,181 miles

Corrosion rear sub frame

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

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,567 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,566 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 69,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,661 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,061 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

front tyres starting to wear on edges.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,190 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jan 2012 36,190 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers getting poor

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,641 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear limit markers.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,130 miles

rear tyres getting close to wear limit.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 25,130 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)

rear tyres getting close to wear limit.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,558 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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 HJJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red 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 HJJ, 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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CW55 HJJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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