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CE05 BWA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,933 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to the legal limit also worn on edges

o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre very close to the legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,933 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to the legal limit also worn on edges

o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre very close to the legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,662 miles

both front bottom arms (rear rubber bushes ) deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge to 3/4 area

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 21 Aug 2015 110,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer cv joint insecue to hub/shaft locknut missing (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both front bottom arms (rear rubber bushes ) deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge to 3/4 area

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,587 miles

both front lower arms (rear rubber bushes) deteriated

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Aug 2014 102,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front lower arms (rear rubber bushes) deteriated

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,004 miles

n/s/f tyre waring inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,622 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,191 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,780 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,252 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 BWA 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 78.6%.

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

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