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CE55 GXK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,689 mi
Last recorded168,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 168,689 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 88kg (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 92kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 161,714 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sils, and component mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 161,710 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seat corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sils, and component mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 155,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer wing corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 152,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 152,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 146,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

hand brake efficiency only just met requirement

Fail 2 Sep 2019 146,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

hand brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,784 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear suspension arm bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear drum back plates corroded but not weakened

Fail 22 Aug 2018 139,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge 0mm but cracks showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear suspension arm bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear drum back plates corroded but not weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion under vehicle

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,978 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shock absorber has a weak damping effect

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,589 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shock absorber has a weak damping effect

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 98,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,685 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs lipped

Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,122 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,322 miles

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

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

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 GXK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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