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CX55 YMV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,106 mi
Last recorded152,106 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 152,106 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,970 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,777 miles

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

slight seep from PAS bottle hoses

Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,765 miles

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

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

slight seep from PAS bottle hoses

Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,527 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,825 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,605 miles

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

front suspension bed starting to corrodde

Fail 23 Sep 2009 52,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,636 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,265 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,257 miles

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

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

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 YMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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