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CE55 GSV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,226 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bottom of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,404 miles

Bottom of n/s front wing rusty

Front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 105,404 miles

Bottom of n/s front wing rusty

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

Front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,176 miles

Both registration lamps deteriorating

Bottom of n/s front wing rusty

Just within exhaust emission limits

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

O/s front inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2022 98,176 miles

Both registration lamps deteriorating

Bottom of n/s front wing rusty

Just within exhaust emission limits

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

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

O/s front inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,564 miles

Just within exhaust emission limits

Rear exhaust metal mounting bracket rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,234 miles

Exhaust emissions just within limits

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,234 miles

Exhaust emissions just within limits

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,841 miles

Center heat shield is loose

Crack in front number plate

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,245 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,245 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,983 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,320 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise near side front tyre wear on inside edge

advise off side front tyre scrubbing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise engine oil leak

advise near side front tyre wear on inside edge

advise off side rear tyre scrubbing tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,041 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,036 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,888 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 GSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GSV, 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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CE55 GSV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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