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CE05 EMX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,574 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 149,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 145,850 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 145,792 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack or coupling (2.2.A.1b)

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 142,595 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 142,595 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 137,163 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 137,160 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,514 miles

drivers seatbelt frayed

movement in front steering rackends

steering rack noisy when steering rocked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,204 miles

niose from steering rack no play found

Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,204 miles

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

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

niose from steering rack no play found

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,077 miles

advise noise from steering ,no play detected

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,604 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 92,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,171 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 73,472 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,472 miles

Oil leak

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 EMX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

CE05 EMX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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