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CE05 EJO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,438 mi
Last recorded176,438 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 176,438 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 176,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 169,857 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 169,857 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 159,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 148,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,299 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jan 2022 139,299 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,771 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,160 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,297 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,535 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,502 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 EJO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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