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166,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
lower wings corroded
suspension components corroded
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components corroded
Exhaust corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Unable to check brake fluid due to master cylinder reservoir covered in engine oil
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre has split
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre has split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
unable to open boot
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
unable to open boot
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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CE05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 CE05 ABZ, 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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CE05 ABZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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