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CX55 APY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,027 mi
Last recorded159,027 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 APY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 159,027 miles

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

knocking on rear

Fail 12 Sep 2016 159,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

knocking on rear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 145,358 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 20 Oct 2015 145,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 31 Oct 2014 129,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,936 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 19 Nov 2012 94,936 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,486 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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CX55 APY 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 69.2%.

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 CX55 APY, 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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CX55 APY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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