MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis corroded various places underside vehicle
rear axle corroded
subframe corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and offside front (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis corroded various places underside vehicle
rear axle corroded
subframe corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis corroded underneath vehicle various place's
front and rear suspension component's corroded
front subframe corroded
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
chassis corroded underneath vehicle various place's
front and rear suspension component's corroded
front subframe corroded
rear axle corroded
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (underneath vehicle/floor) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (underneath vehicle/floor) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre rear exhaust deteriorated
corrosion to body underneath
suspension components corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE55 YOW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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