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CE05 EJK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,157 mi
Last recorded110,157 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper loose

Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper loose

Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,398 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

drivers rear view mirror outer case damaged and partially missing

Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm has a cut exposing the cords and bald on outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

drivers rear view mirror outer case damaged and partially missing

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,814 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,626 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,183 miles

Evidence of oil around power steering rack, air con' compressor and pipework

Rear exhaust mount corroding

Some service wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Surface corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Wheel arch liners preventing full examination of structure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,385 miles

Front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Light corrosion to both suspension subframes and components

Rear number plate fading

Some service wear to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,805 miles

Front suspension arm inner bushes weak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service wear to front brake discs

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,779 miles

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

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

O/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Some deterioration and movement to both front suspension arm inner bushes

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,779 miles

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

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

O/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Some deterioration and movement to both front suspension arm inner bushes

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,582 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,903 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 EJK 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 78.3%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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