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CE55 YVT

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded no sharp edges at this time

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 145,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,307 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded/hole

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

Offside Front Mc pherson strut at lower coil spring stop a little distorted

Offside Front coolant in header tank below minimum mark

Pass 22 Mar 2021 131,924 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface to both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 131,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface to both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

Offside Front coolant level in header tank below the minimum mark

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner brake pad's not all the surface in in contact with the brake disc

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing has some corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,268 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 116,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 87,352 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,867 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,271 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroding.

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating.

Rear indicators fading to white.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,410 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,342 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,479 miles

nearside rear number plate light slightly discoloured

top engine cover missing

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 YVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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