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CE55 CHN

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 22 Jan 2021 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,786 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 111,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,994 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,159 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,970 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,press on bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 69,990 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 69,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,183 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,456 miles

advise a full brake check

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,920 miles

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

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,920 miles

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,550 miles

front brake pads worn advise a full brake check

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,397 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 CHN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CHN, 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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What year was CE55 CHN registered?

CE55 CHN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is CE55 CHN safe to buy?

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