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CE55 CMV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,504 mi
Last recorded91,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,502 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective needs a tack of weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components in rusty condition

Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,313 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,812 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components in very rusty condition

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all suspension components in corroded condition

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,526 miles

all suspension components in rusty condition

Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components in rusty condition

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,240 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouds corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose middle section loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,240 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouds corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose middle section loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

heat sheld loose

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,612 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,942 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,861 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 29,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,754 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 CMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

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

Is CE55 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 CMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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