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CE05 ELV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,773 miles

front hubs corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded slightly

offside mirror damaged

rear sub frame corroded

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,068 miles

nearside and offside mirrors damaged slightly

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 49,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside mirrors damaged slightly

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 48,108 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,891 miles

Rear Lower slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,199 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,853 miles

advise on n/s/f antiroll bar link upper boot deteriorated slightly

advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

advise on play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,073 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,073 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,299 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,858 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,858 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished slightly

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,177 miles

Advise on o/s wiper blade rubber split slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,177 miles

Advise on o/s wiper blade rubber split slightly

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,337 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 ELV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

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

Is CE05 ELV safe to buy?

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