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CE55 YSM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,684 mi
Last recorded165,684 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear heat shild loose

Rear running gear rusty

Rear wiper blade missing

no fuel cap cover

Fail 26 Sep 2019 165,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear heat shild loose

Rear running gear rusty

Rear wiper blade missing

no fuel cap cover

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,051 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

brake and clutch pedal rubber wearing

power steering stiff

temp fuel cover fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 155,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade missing

brake and clutch pedal rubber wearing

power steering stiff

temp fuel cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 148,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

m.i.l. on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 148,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

m.i.l. on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,595 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 137,595 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,814 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,622 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,513 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 96,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,685 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

o\s washer partly blocked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,427 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill.

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,467 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 YSM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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