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CE55 GWN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,220 mi
Last recorded153,220 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 153,220 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 153,220 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 148,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 140,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,873 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine pans

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 129,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 121,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,978 miles

Front exhaust support is cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,468 miles

Front exhaust bracket is cracked

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,046 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket is cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,298 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded.

front indicator bulbs starting to fade/flash white light.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded.

exhaust rear heat shield in secure

front indicator bulbs starting to fade/flash white light.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,126 miles

Center exhaust box outer skin coming away

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,409 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded through outer skin.(still serviceable,not blowing).

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,473 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,600 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 GWN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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