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CE05 EKT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,859 mi
Last recorded157,859 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 157,859 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 147,263 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 138,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 130,414 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 130,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,688 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,642 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted & worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,642 miles

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted & worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,615 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 28,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,272 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,246 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,818 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2008 12,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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 EKT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

Is CE05 EKT safe to buy?

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