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CE05 GDF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,078 mi
Last recorded97,078 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,803 miles

front brake discsare worn rear wishbone bushes worn both sides

Fail 5 May 2016 87,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discsare worn rear wishbone bushes worn both sides

Pass 21 May 2015 80,732 miles

front discs are slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2014 69,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre worn badly on inner edges

rear wiper worn

Pass 20 May 2014 69,248 miles

both front tyre worn badly on inner edges

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 May 2013 64,104 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges of tread

front discs are worn

Fail 21 May 2013 64,104 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing inner edges of tread

front discs are worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 55,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,103 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges of tread

Fail 10 May 2011 46,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,211 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,803 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre slight distortion

Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre slight distortion

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 GDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

CE05 GDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is CE05 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 GDF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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