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CE55 ASV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,863 mi
Last recorded238,863 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 ASV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 238,863 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 238,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 234,294 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 214,401 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2016 214,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2015 185,918 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

both front ball joints slight play

both front top strut mountings worn surface rust on coil springs

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 159,772 miles

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

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

front tyres on limit

Fail 14 Feb 2014 159,772 miles

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

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

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

front tyres on limit

Pass 16 Feb 2013 132,761 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,071 miles

both sides rear anti roll bar d bushes and links slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,826 miles

o/s/f hub bearing noisy

Fail 19 Feb 2011 76,826 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f hub bearing noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,108 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low/discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,690 miles

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 ASV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ASV, 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 ASV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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