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CE55 XKA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,761 mi
Last recorded94,761 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 94,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear crash bar damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,674 miles

Damage to nearside front sill but not significantly weakened

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,700 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside and offside brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside and offside brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,384 miles

Front Undertray damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,980 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Aug 2018 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,694 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,694 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,938 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,925 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,069 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 XKA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

CE55 XKA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is CE55 XKA safe to buy?

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