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CE55 BCU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,244 mi
Last recorded160,244 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 160,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front door handle missing butt adapted to allow access

Nearside Front door handle missing butt adapted to allow access

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 160,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front door handle missing butt adapted to allow access

Nearside Front door handle missing butt adapted to allow access

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 149,063 miles

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

front an rear discs corroded

front pads low

oil leaks

outer skin on backbox corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 149,059 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

front an rear discs corroded

front pads low

oil leaks

outer skin on backbox corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 139,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 120,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,312 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn,ok at test.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn,ok at test.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,337 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 BCU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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