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CE55 FVB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

hand brake lever button broken

Fail 10 Dec 2025 79,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

hand brake lever button broken

Pass 9 Dec 2024 63,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

hand brake lever button broken

Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,979 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 55,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 55,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,347 miles

underbody corrosion present on front and rear subframes.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,831 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear side wall damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,276 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 38,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,515 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade on limits advs change

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,856 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,249 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,249 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,655 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,160 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 FVB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

CE55 FVB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is CE55 FVB safe to buy?

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