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CX55 VBC

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 115,050 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 115,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,751 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 VBC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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