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CE55 BFK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,306 mi
Last recorded161,306 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 161,306 miles

Emissions not tested BET test limits not met-excessive CO content (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire End section insecure-possess risk to motorists-environment. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Antifreeze leak obviously from radiator hose

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

Offside Front Outer Bumper trim insecure at test-removed

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Washer minor misaligned outer-swept area

Oil dipstick insecure

Rear Axle general corrosion noted at suspension-brakes-steering components.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,765 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 148,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 148,248 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 136,152 miles

225 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted

Emissions near the limit

Handbrake low

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On the limit and lazy (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 125,611 miles

Emissions near the limit

Handbrake low

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Steering rack inner joints play

Pass 1 Nov 2014 113,910 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 113,910 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,636 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 100,636 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,123 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 BFK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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