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CE55 GKJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,002 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 119,907 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,280 miles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread and scrubbing on edge

oil leak

small play o/s/r suspension link arm bush

Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,277 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread and scrubbing on edge

oil leak

small play o/s/r suspension link arm bush

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,542 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/small play

both front tyres 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm and perished

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,536 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/small play

both front tyres 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm and perished

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,712 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower wing corroded and holed

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,441 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,934 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,631 miles

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,321 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 25 Sep 2010 59,217 miles

advise front brake discs. wear

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,408 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 GKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

CE55 GKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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