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CX55 UXW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,932 mi
Last recorded151,932 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 140,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 140,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 139,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,913 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,317 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,317 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,802 miles

Both front brake discs rusting and corroding.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 81,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs rusting and corroding.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,589 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,589 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,058 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,274 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 UXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

CX55 UXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CX55 UXW safe to buy?

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