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CE55 HHY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,406 mi
Last recorded190,406 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 HHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 190,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 8 Oct 2024 185,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has applied material

Pass 10 Oct 2023 181,636 miles

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

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

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

underside has applied material

Pass 12 Oct 2022 176,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes have applied protection

nearside and offside sills have applied protection

Pass 11 Oct 2021 169,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 162,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 154,295 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,981 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 114,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

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

both front (rear) suspension arm bushes look worn but no excessive movement

Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,386 miles

FRONT INNER DISCS PART WORN

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,386 miles

FRONT INNER DISCS PART WORN

Fail 21 Sep 2010 68,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,611 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,021 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 HHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

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

Is CE55 HHY safe to buy?

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