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CE55 GXO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 91,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox is leaking oil from offside inner driveshaft seal! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 88,963 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox is leaking oil from offside inner driveshaft seal! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has an intermittent misfire

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox offside front drive shaft seal! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,625 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position locking mechanism faulty (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox offside front drive shaft seal! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,992 miles

engine has no oil in it! (1 litre added for testing purposes)

Fail 29 Dec 2020 82,992 miles

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

engine has no oil in it! (1 litre added for testing purposes)

Pass 30 Dec 2019 80,985 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 80,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 72,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 ~2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 64,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,537 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,536 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc corroded on inner edges slight brake imbalance

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 GXO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

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

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