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CE05 ACV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ACV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 138,041 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in vehicle

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,301 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,939 miles

all tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Nov 2020 130,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,807 miles

front body corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 125,798 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front body corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,026 miles

o/s/f body/outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f body/outer sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 112,256 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 May 2017 112,247 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2016 101,776 miles

slight roughness to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 88,541 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 88,533 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,369 miles

exhaust mounts corroding

nail in n/s/front tyre

Fail 21 May 2014 77,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust mounts corroding

nail in n/s/front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,446 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 55,512 miles

all tyres wearing low (n/s/r on limit)

Fail 10 May 2012 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing low (n/s/r on limit)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,852 miles

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 10 Mar 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,386 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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CE05 ACV 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 60.9%.

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 CE05 ACV, 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 ACV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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