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CE55 AOZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,817 mi
Last recorded149,817 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 AOZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 149,817 miles

Nearside Rear start of corrosion chassis

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 149,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear start of corrosion chassis

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock shrouds corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 145,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock shrouds corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 138,731 miles

Nearside Front fog lens broken

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corrded

stone chips on screen

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 123,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting adrift from pipe (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven 56% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inner edge

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Condition of wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inner edge

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust silencer corroded

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear sub frame corroded

suspension arm rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated nearside and offside

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,842 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,rear mounting bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,842 miles

Stop lamp not working offside new bulb fitted 380 (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,rear mounting bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 93,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 76,738 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,962 miles

Both rear tyres poor/unevenly worn inner edges.

Engine poor/missing/smoking at tickover.

Exhaust system poor/corroded.

Front brake pads just over 1/2 worn.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,962 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres poor/unevenly worn inner edges.

Engine poor/missing/smoking at tickover.

Exhaust system poor/corroded.

Front brake pads just over 1/2 worn.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,149 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 59,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CE55 AOZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE55 AOZ, 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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CE55 AOZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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