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CE55 VLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,941 mi
Last recorded104,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

front wings corroded

oil filter rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2020 104,941 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy fouling wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

front wings corroded

oil filter rusty

Pass 27 Dec 2018 99,074 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened around bushs (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 91,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened around bushs (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,620 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 84,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,431 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to plys/cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,861 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 62,040 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 62,040 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,466 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,698 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 34,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,828 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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 VLZ 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 61.9%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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