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CE05 EKR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,392 mi
Last recorded132,392 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,392 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 132,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wear in offside track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,902 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 125,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,242 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 117,145 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER TREAD AND BALD (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,817 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,404 miles

n/s front tyre inner wall perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,858 miles

front service brake veers left

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,995 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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 EKR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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