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CT55 EGV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 EGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 146,456 miles

front springs corroded

front subframe corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2026 146,456 miles

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

front springs corroded

front subframe corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,581 miles

exhaust blow (rear)

front brake discs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 142,341 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre perished/worn

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,282 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

exhaust blow

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

small play both inner rack joints

Fail 15 Aug 2023 140,282 miles

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

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

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

exhaust blow

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

small play both inner rack joints

Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,552 miles

exhaust blow

front brake discs corroded/worn

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 137,552 miles

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

exhaust blow

front brake discs corroded/worn

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,571 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

exhaust blow

front number plate poor condition

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,763 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 125,763 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,612 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 111,612 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,779 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 86,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,100 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,547 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 37,906 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,117 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

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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CT55 EGV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CT55 EGV, 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 CT55 EGV registered?

CT55 EGV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is CT55 EGV safe to buy?

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