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CE55 XZU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,877 mi
Last recorded143,877 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 143,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 143,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,199 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 106,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,583 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 85,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,469 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 XZU registered?

CE55 XZU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CE55 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 XZU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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