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CE05 GHG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre part worn.

nearside registration lens faded.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,443 miles

nearside registration lens discoloured.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,910 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,553 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,811 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 GHG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

CE05 GHG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is CE05 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 GHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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