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CE55 XJX

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

166,966 mi
Last recorded166,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 166,966 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf and osf sills corroded/holed but not within 30cm of a mounting location

Fail 11 Jun 2025 166,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf and osf sills corroded/holed but not within 30cm of a mounting location

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,157 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 148,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,919 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 143,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 137,393 miles

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

Rear Lower arms risting

Pass 24 Jul 2020 134,479 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 134,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,502 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 116,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,344 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,439 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 94,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 755,439 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,223 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,223 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,645 miles

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

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

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

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 XJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

CE55 XJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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