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CE55 FVY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,949 mi
Last recorded168,949 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,949 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

the rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 18 Aug 2022 165,757 miles

THERE IS AN ANTIFREEZE STAIN AROUND THE AUXILLARY BELT PULLEYS

Fail 17 Aug 2022 165,753 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure THE MOUNTING BRACKET REQUIRES RE WELDING TO THE EXHAUST PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

THE BONNET IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE LINKAGE NEEDS LUBRICATING

THERE IS AN ANTIFREEZE STAIN AROUND THE AUXILLARY BELT PULLEYS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 162,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 158,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Under body has corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2020 158,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Under body has corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 154,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front wing corroded

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2019 154,445 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front wing corroded

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,535 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-body has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 145,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 140,731 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 126,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 107,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,659 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,292 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside door mirror is partly lose !

oil weap/leak on the offside gearbox output seal !

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,293 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,273 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,920 miles

Offside 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 FVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FVY, 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 FVY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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