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CX55 UXF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,114 mi
Last recorded157,114 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 UXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose around turbo (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 151,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 151,334 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 143,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2018 143,393 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 131,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,210 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 10 Feb 2012 74,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,228 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

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 UXF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CX55 UXF, 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 CX55 UXF registered?

CX55 UXF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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