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CE55 XEJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,820 mi
Last recorded95,820 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 95,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 63,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 55,899 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition cracked/split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,621 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on edges (raised tread pattern)

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front flexi exhaust squeeking

Fail 7 Jan 2013 41,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front flexi exhaust squeeking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,089 miles

ecu light on and slight missfire

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,624 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 16,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,155 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 XEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

CE55 XEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is CE55 XEJ safe to buy?

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