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CE55 ZZJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,863 mi
Last recorded50,863 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 45,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 44,362 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,224 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 40,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,979 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

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

Offside Front tyre has age cracks/wearing on the inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2019 33,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre has age cracks/wearing on the inner edges

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 32,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,020 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,946 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 20 Oct 2015 28,946 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have age cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 17,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ZZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

CE55 ZZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is CE55 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 ZZJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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