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CE55 CBF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025

Corrosion to offside and nearside front outer sills

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,516 miles

Corrosion to front outer sills

Corrosion to rear sub frame and lower suspension arms

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front and rear lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,417 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,417 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,878 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 24,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,463 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,279 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 17,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,615 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 CBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CBF, 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 CBF registered?

CE55 CBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is CE55 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 CBF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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