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CE55 BKJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,912 mi
Last recorded108,912 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 108,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 108,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,662 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 108,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,469 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern poor

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,096 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 107,631 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 106,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 97,016 miles

parking brake reading has just passed requirement.

Pass 29 May 2018 91,924 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,891 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jun 2012 58,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,498 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,640 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 BKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 BKJ registered?

CE55 BKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CE55 BKJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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