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CE55 YVW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,063 mi
Last recorded186,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 186,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 186,052 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 178,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion in various places

mil light on

Pass 1 Jul 2017 159,522 miles

both rear wheels binding

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 159,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheels binding

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 142,574 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

both front wishbone mounts worn

heavy oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 128,523 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2015 128,526 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,577 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front shock damp

Fail 6 Jun 2014 110,577 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

offside front shock damp

Pass 3 May 2013 101,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

n/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 205/55/16vr

stone chip front screen

Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

n/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 205/55/16vr

stone chip front screen

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,450 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,384 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 YVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

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

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