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CE05 GAU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 124,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 116,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 116,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Caliper spring not fitted correctly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 109,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,339 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 105,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slow to respond/lagging (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,333 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 79,489 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both, around coil spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 45,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,805 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,675 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 GAU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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