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CX55 VPY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,934 mi
Last recorded133,934 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 133,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 131,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,163 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2020 126,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,484 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 122,262 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust shield lose

Fail 30 Aug 2018 122,252 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust shield lose

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,007 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure + and - battery cables lose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 111,572 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 111,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,922 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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,962 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 VPY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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