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CT55 GHG

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,977 mi
Last recorded97,977 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 GHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

front exhaust bracket missing

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,258 miles

front exhaust bracket missing

rear suspension components corroded

signs of corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 92,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket missing

rear suspension components corroded

signs of corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,215 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 86,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield loose

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,604 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 16 Dec 2015 75,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,403 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,637 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,637 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,305 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front disks worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,427 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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CT55 GHG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

CT55 GHG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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