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CE55 WWU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,589 mi
Last recorded117,589 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,589 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

rear exhaust shield loose but not insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

rear exhaust shield loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 111,914 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,147 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,040 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,478 miles

Exhaust rusty at rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,429 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,398 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Rear metal exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,280 miles

Rear metal exhaust mounting broken

Fail 1 Nov 2013 76,280 miles

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

Rear metal exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,411 miles

Strongly adv, Front tyres close to legal limit, Full brake inspection, Nail in o/s/f tyre tread, o/s/r hand brake outer cable worn, Tracking check, Engine oil level low, Front wiper blades worn.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,411 miles

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

Strongly adv, Front tyres close to legal limit, Full brake inspection, Nail in o/s/f tyre tread, o/s/r hand brake outer cable worn, Tracking check, Engine oil level low, Front wiper blades worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,457 miles

Strongly adv, o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm tread depth, Nail in o/s/f tyre tread, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape, Full brake inspection.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,484 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly buckled

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,484 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly buckled

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

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

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

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 WWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

CE55 WWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CE55 WWU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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