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CX55 YLW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,856 mi
Last recorded135,856 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 135,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 125,683 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,508 miles

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

Rear Corroded Rear under body

Fail 6 Oct 2017 109,508 miles

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

Rear Corroded Rear under body

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,344 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,129 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 95,129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,022 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,022 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,648 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,283 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 54,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 51,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,252 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 45,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,552 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 40,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YLW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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