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CE55 YSW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 145,490 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 140,319 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,008 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,488 miles

O/S/F wing corroded and holed

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,456 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,274 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s front wheel inner bead rim damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,751 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 88,764 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,920 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s & n/s rear tyres have uneven tread wear

o/s & n/s rear tyres out of shape

Pass 31 May 2013 63,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

uneven tread wear on o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2012 59,087 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,863 miles

n/s/r wheel has damage to inner rim

rear indicators faded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear indicators starting to fade

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 YSW registered?

CE55 YSW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is CE55 YSW safe to buy?

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