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CE55 BRF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 BRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 148,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery warning light illuminated on dashboard

Both front bolt on wings corroded and may require attention soon to prevent sharp edges

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes deteriorated on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front registration plate damaged slightly. Not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

POSSIBLE FUEL AND/OR OIL LEAK. UNABLE TO DETERMINE DUE TO ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS. RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm/ sub frame mounting prescribed areas have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Tow bars electrical socket cover may require attention soon

Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,004 miles

*POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.UNABLE TO TELL DUE TO ENGINE COVERS/UNDERTRAYS.REQUIRES INVESTIGATION*

Both front wings corroded at the bottom

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Both rear shock absorber and outer casings corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust middle silencers outer casings corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears and also subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 137,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

*POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.UNABLE TO TELL DUE TO ENGINE COVERS/UNDERTRAYS.REQUIRES INVESTIGATION*

Both front wings corroded at the bottom

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Both rear shock absorber and outer casings corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust middle silencers outer casings corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears and also subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,726 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,886 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,886 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,923 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,659 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CE55 BRF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BRF, 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 BRF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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