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CE55 VLH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,431 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and large cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,470 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 79,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure Multiple hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 75,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,933 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 66,933 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,411 miles

Rear brakes uneaven

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,945 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,183 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 VLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

CE55 VLH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CE55 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 VLH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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