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CE55 FVK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,543 mi
Last recorded101,543 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,543 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade in bits

Fail 29 Feb 2024 91,690 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear wiper blade in bits

Pass 11 Mar 2023 81,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars, worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks peryished

Offside Rear tyre worn close too wear bar, worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks peryished

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 78,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars, worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks peryished

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close too wear bar, worn inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks peryished

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 69,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,088 miles

frt & n/s/r ind colour pale

Fail 8 Apr 2014 53,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 50,463 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 22 May 2013 50,463 miles

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

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 21 May 2012 45,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 45,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,328 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Fail 27 May 2010 31,658 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 31,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,882 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal wear limit.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,930 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,930 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FVK 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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

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

Is CE55 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 FVK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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