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CE55 UKL

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 220--170 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

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

damage to offside sill

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,380 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 20 Sep 2016 122,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 150--100 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,474 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 96,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,640 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 26,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UKL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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