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CE55 GWM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 134,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2026 134,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2025 132,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface rust underside

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog not work

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,599 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 125,599 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,721 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 105,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,192 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,768 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,768 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,634 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 21 Sep 2012 64,781 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,548 miles

Nearside 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 5 Sep 2009 39,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,330 miles

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

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 GWM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

CE55 GWM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 GWM shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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