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CE05 BTZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 105,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 99,977 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 92,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,759 miles

body damage

exhaust corroding

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 13 May 2010 51,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body damage

exhaust corroding

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2009 39,250 miles

slight smear front wipers

Pass 14 May 2008 28,174 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 BTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTZ, 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 CE05 BTZ registered?

CE05 BTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 BTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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