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CE55 GWU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,069 mi
Last recorded105,069 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 105,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,350 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 100,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,356 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,277 miles

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,276 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,264 miles

SLIGHT LEAK AT PINION

Fail 6 Aug 2015 70,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (1.8)

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

SLIGHT LEAK AT PINION

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,049 miles

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

n/side rear tyre starting to peresh

Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,652 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 GWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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