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CE55 YWU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,003 mi
Last recorded161,003 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 161,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 161,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,299 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 113,192 miles

Offside front wing lower has slight corrosion and is not a loads bearing area.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 113,192 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front wing lower has slight corrosion and is not a loads bearing area.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhust corroded

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhust corroded

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,503 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 62,502 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

CE55 YWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CE55 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 YWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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