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CE55 FUW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,626 mi
Last recorded117,626 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack damp.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack damp.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,613 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

N/S front tyre perished and worn

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Mar 2019 117,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel No reserve travel on parking brake lever (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

N/S front tyre perished and worn

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,429 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,742 miles

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

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/ perished

o/s/r tyre deteriorated/ perished

o/s/r wheel arch body work damaged (hole) but not affecting its strength

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/ perished

o/s/r tyre deteriorated/ perished

o/s/r wheel arch body work damaged (hole) but not affecting its strength

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,781 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,951 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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 FUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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