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CE05 GFY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020
Fail 24 Sep 2020

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested cant turn

Pass 1 Apr 2019 171,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 171,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 19 Mar 2018 167,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 167,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,290 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,368 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low 2mm

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 GFY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

Is CE05 GFY safe to buy?

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