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CX55 DSV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,435 mi
Last recorded153,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 DSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 153,435 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 153,419 miles

Emissions not tested heavily smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 145,620 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,614 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,728 miles

EML On Dash (Red ! On Dash)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR Trailing Arm Mount Point Corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 141,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

EML On Dash (Red ! On Dash)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR Trailing Arm Mount Point Corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 134,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 134,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 125,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 125,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 116,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Rear silencer heat shield adrift and resting on silencer

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Rear silencer heat shield adrift and resting on silencer

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heatsheld insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2011 107,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heatsheld insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front bimper trim missing

off side front wheel trim missing

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 DSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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