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CE55 MKX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 91,714 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 91,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 86,283 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 86,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,801 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,760 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres split and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2019 71,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,789 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes soft (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,108 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 53,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,554 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,013 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 MKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

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

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