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CE55 YVS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,999 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 93,992 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,935 miles

offside wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,924 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 84,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,516 miles

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 80,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,718 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,718 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakediscs are badly pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,568 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,568 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,012 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2009 21,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,455 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 YVS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YVS, 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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What year was CE55 YVS registered?

CE55 YVS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is CE55 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 YVS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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