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CX55 WXS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,167 mi
Last recorded126,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 WXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 126,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 123,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet locking/opening mechanism missing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,013 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 122,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,385 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,380 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both main arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,312 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 110,311 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,397 miles

exhaust heat shield is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

handbrake cables are heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre tread is worn badly on inner edge. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre tread is worn abnormally. recommend renewal

o/s/r tyre tread is badly worn on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,907 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,897 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,764 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 WXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

CX55 WXS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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