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CE55 YVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,261 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes are worn & deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,384 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres are worn on edges exposing plys 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes are worn & deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

foil heat shield fitted around fuel tank area

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

foil heat shield tape fitted to fuel tank as shield

Fail 3 Jun 2019 114,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire near fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 108,094 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 108,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 99,798 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,035 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn onto legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,819 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,740 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,946 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,474 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r number plate light slightly dimm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,308 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ojects hanging from interior mirror does nt adversely affect drivers view

all tyres feathered on edges but cores not showing ok at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,409 miles

ojects hanging from interior mirror does nt adversely affect drivers view

all tyres feathered on edges but cores not showing ok at time of test

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 YVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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