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CT55 GJJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,907 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn os,ns (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise limited inspection plastic covers all areas

Pass 3 Jan 2025 76,733 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack areas (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn os,ns (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

os,ns sill areas limited inspection covers

Pass 9 Jan 2024 74,731 miles

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration

outer sill o/s n/s LTD inspection covers fitted

rear susspension arms subframe slight corrosion

steering rack has slight seapage of oil

Fail 4 Jan 2024 74,730 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration

outer sill o/s n/s LTD inspection covers fitted

rear susspension arms subframe slight corrosion

steering rack has slight seapage of oil

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,936 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack areas (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,814 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack areas (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack areas (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,817 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 68,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,197 miles

o/s n/s front wishbone bushes slight deterioration starting to tear but not causeing excess play

Fail 14 Dec 2017 59,196 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front inner brake discs slight deterioration

o/s n/s front wishbone bushes slight deterioration starting to tear but not causeing excess play

Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,562 miles

Front os,ns pads,discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,562 miles

Front os,ns pads,discs worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 50,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2010 36,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,258 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,592 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 31,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 GJJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJJ, 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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CT55 GJJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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