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CE05 EFM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight stiffness detected at the steering wheel but no movement at any steering joints. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,343 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 71,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,774 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four discs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges and perished

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,769 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

front brake discs worn and corroded

power steering fluid on min

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,671 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 41,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,980 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,980 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,251 miles

Low tyre pressure to the N/S/F

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,251 miles

Low tyre pressure to the N/S/F

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed and perished

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed and perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,041 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 EFM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

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

Is CE05 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 EFM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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