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CE55 XJW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,517 mi
Last recorded194,517 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 194,517 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))

Fail 28 May 2019 194,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 180,074 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 180,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 172,247 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Engine oil low, topped up 2 ltrs.

Offside front strut turret corroding.

Rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 26 May 2017 172,247 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear door sill area. (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear door sill area (2.4.A.3)

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Engine oil low, topped up 2 ltrs.

Offside front strut turret corroding.

Rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 25 May 2016 164,569 miles

Front strut turrets corroding.

Hand brake performance low, 19%

Rear chassis and inner sils corroding.

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

Rear tyres getting low.

Fail 25 May 2016 164,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front strut turrets corroding.

Hand brake performance low, 19%

Rear chassis and inner sils corroding.

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

Rear tyres getting low.

Pass 15 May 2015 156,808 miles

exhaust and mountings corroding.

hand brake effort on 16%, new brake shoes fitted at time of test.

nearside rear tyre below limit on edges, stepped tread pattern.

rear inner sils corroding.

Fail 15 May 2015 156,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust and mountings corroding.

nearside rear tyre below limit on edges, stepped tread pattern.

rear inner sils corroding.

Pass 30 May 2014 150,303 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 28 May 2014 150,299 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 130,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,198 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,932 miles

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

front brake discs near and offside worn

rear brakes slight brake in-balance

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,747 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XJW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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