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CE55 VMG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 145,707 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side lower wings corroded, & holed.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 145,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side lower wings corroded, & holed.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 136,910 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

offside front & nearside front lower wing panels very heavy corrosion & holed.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,433 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower wings rusted and holed

n/s/and o/s/ sills rusty

o/s/f inner driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,780 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,780 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,138 miles

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

both front lower wings corroded & holed.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front lower wings corroded & holed.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,953 miles

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

both front lower wings holed

Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower wings holed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,439 miles

hand brake just met legal limits

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

hand brake just met legal limits

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,039 miles

front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,899 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VMG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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