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CE55 GWC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,468 mi
Last recorded109,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front lower wing badly corroded

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage (ran flat)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside wiper poor

Rear bumper and cross member damaged

battery warning light lit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded/inner surface (3.5.1i)

centre and rear heat shields loose

front exhaust hangers corroded /insecure

o/s/r and centre rear seat belt locking catches damaged but still secure and release

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,717 miles

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

centre exhaust signs of blow and heatshield insecure.

offside front windscreen damaged.

wear on offside and nearside front wishbone bushes.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 89,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust signs of blow and heatshield insecure.

offside front windscreen damaged.

wear on offside and nearside front wishbone bushes.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,789 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,345 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,341 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,894 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2008 33,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 GWC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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