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CE55 GWD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,618 mi
Last recorded159,618 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 159,618 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 159,617 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 149,834 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 149,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush failed (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 137,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot in tread

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 137,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot in tread

Fail 20 Oct 2014 126,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,303 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,527 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

center mirror missing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

center mirror missing

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2011 92,082 miles

back box in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

offside front tyre cut

Fail 29 Oct 2011 92,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

offside front tyre cut

Pass 31 Oct 2010 79,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,024 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,563 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 63,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,842 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

front brake pads getting low

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 GWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

CE55 GWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is CE55 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 GWD shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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