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CE55 TXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,163 mi
Last recorded143,163 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,163 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s inner rear arches,rear shockers mounts,rear chassis,inner rear sills,exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2018 143,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s inner rear arches,rear shockers mounts,rear chassis,inner rear sills,exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2017 140,663 miles

Bonnet release stiff

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s inner rear sills,rear top shockers mounts,inner rear arches,outer rear floors and seatbelt mounts,rear chassis,exhaust,boot floor,rear crossmember,exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,272 miles

rear shockers getting weak,slight leak n/s/f shocker

surface corrosion exhaust

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,boot floors,o/s n/s inner rear sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer rear floors/seatbelt mounts,inner rear arches/shocker mounts,

Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shockers getting weak,slight leak n/s/f shocker

surface corrosion exhaust

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,boot floors,o/s n/s inner rear sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer rear floors/seatbelt mounts,inner rear arches/shocker mounts,

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear suspenson

Fail 17 Sep 2015 135,713 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

long travel in handbrake

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear suspenson

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear subframes,exhaust,outer rear floors,outer rear seat belt mounts

Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear subframes,exhaust,outer rear floors,outer rear seat belt mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,911 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear subframe

Fail 11 Sep 2013 128,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear subframe

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,681 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 118,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,318 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large crack in n/s top screen

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,873 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cut on side wall ok no cords expossed

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,865 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slightly low readings advise investigate and repair, 40% imbalance

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 TXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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