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CE55 VEP

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,538 mi
Last recorded107,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,538 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 107,538 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,612 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,238 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,226 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,834 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,723 miles

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

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,723 miles

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,063 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,063 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,135 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 VEP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

CE55 VEP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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