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CT55 GUE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,844 mi
Last recorded159,844 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 GUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 159,844 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 159,844 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,781 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

some rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2020 142,781 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 TRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished

some rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,351 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill (close to suspesion arm) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 116,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear service brake effort low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,963 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,979 miles

n/s/f tyre below 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,911 miles

Damaged to O/S/R

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Damaged to O/S/R

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,338 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 66,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,280 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,280 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,729 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GUE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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