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CE55 TYW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,294 mi
Last recorded125,294 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,294 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 111,268 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,378 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,378 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,417 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 80,518 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,301 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 62,301 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,358 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 54,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,194 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,464 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 TYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

CE55 TYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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