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CE55 WVU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,373 mi
Last recorded118,373 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 118,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

boot lid support struts weak

both front coil springs corroding

both rear anti-roll bar linkages have slight play

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear lower radius arms corroding

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

handbrake lever release button missing

oil around engine

rattle from inside centre section exhaust silencer

rotational noise from both rear wheels when spun

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,063 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroding

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

handbrake lever button missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,010 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front and rear coil springs corroding

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

handbrake lever button missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,298 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake lever release button missing

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine has an oil leak ()

o/s and n/s wipers split

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,337 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

front brakes look worn

handbrake lever button missing

knocking noise inside of steering rack

nearside front shock absorber wet

offside door mirror damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken away

slight fraying to centre of rear seatbelts

Fail 2 Nov 2016 109,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

front brakes look worn

handbrake lever button missing

knocking noise inside of steering rack

nearside front shock absorber wet

offside door mirror damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken away

slight fraying to centre of rear seatbelts

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,695 miles

child seats fitted

nearside front tyre on 3mm and wearing to inner edge

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn smooth to inner edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken away

Fail 3 Nov 2015 103,695 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted

nearside front tyre on 3mm and wearing to inner edge

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn smooth to inner edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken away

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,051 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres on 2 mm with uneven tread wear

exhaust corroding at mountings

handbrake lever plastic button broken

rear fog light glass damaged

slight play to steering rack

slight smear from front wiperblades

Fail 1 Nov 2014 93,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres on 2 mm with uneven tread wear

exhaust corroding at mountings

handbrake lever plastic button broken

rear fog light glass damaged

slight play to steering rack

slight smear from front wiperblades

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 78,847 miles

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,847 miles

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,798 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,780 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)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,851 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,691 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 WVU 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 52.4%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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