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CX55 YPC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,117 mi
Last recorded181,117 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 181,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges

front exhaust flexi deteriorating and slight blow

front subframe very rusty

n/s o/s rear chassis and rear quadrants getting very rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to mishape

o/s front lower suspension arm rear inner bush starting to deteriorate and get weak

o/s rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and starting to get very low

rear heat shield insecure

rear subframe and suspension arms getting very rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 178,412 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear coil springs very rusty

front subframe very rusty

n/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating and splitting

rear heat shield very rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 176,951 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

both rear coil springs very rusty

both rear quadrants very rusty

front subframe very rusty

minor chips in windscreen

n/s rear outer sill rusty

o/s rear trailing arm front bush splitting

oil leak

rear heatshield insecure

slight noise from steering

Fail 5 Jan 2018 176,951 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

both rear coil springs very rusty

both rear quadrants very rusty

brake warning light on

front subframe very rusty

minor chips in windscreen

n/s rear outer sill rusty

o/s rear trailing arm front bush splitting

oil leak

rear heatshield insecure

slight noise from steering

Pass 19 Dec 2016 172,411 miles

both rear coil springs badly corroded

minor chip in windscreen

o/s rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2016 172,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs badly corroded

minor chip in windscreen

o/s rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 163,560 miles

both rear coil springs badly corroded

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating and splitting

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 8 Jan 2016 163,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear coil springs badly corroded

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deteriorating and splitting

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 145,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 133,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 133,009 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 122,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 106,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,193 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,030 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 51,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,671 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YPC 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 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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