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CX55 VAA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,514 mi
Last recorded231,514 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 231,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 228,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 225,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 220,871 miles

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

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

corrotion on nearside sill

Fail 17 Sep 2014 220,842 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrotion on nearside sill

Pass 18 Sep 2013 195,388 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 168,389 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 168,306 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 141,877 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,639 miles

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

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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 VAA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

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

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