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CE55 CEN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,281 mi
Last recorded171,281 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 171,281 miles

Rear trailing arms

Pass 19 Aug 2016 156,861 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner track controls (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 138,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,915 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,670 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,287 miles

flat spots nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

flat spots nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,965 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 CEN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 CEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 CEN registered?

CE55 CEN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is CE55 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 CEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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