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CE55 GJO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 92,696 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,395 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 81,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,989 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed intermittent lock mechanism fault door can still be secured in a closed position (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant below minimum level

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,971 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant below minimum level

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

general corrosion underneath vehicle rear section

nearside handbrake cable corroded

rear section exhaust bracket mounting broken

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2014 44,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,465 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,465 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 30,104 miles

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats; seatbelts not checked

Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,974 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ; saetbelt not checked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,780 miles

power steering pump leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,446 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 15,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 GJO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

CE55 GJO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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