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CE05 GHJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,314 mi
Last recorded163,314 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 163,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes corroding ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes to flexy hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2024 163,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes corroding ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes to flexy hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 155,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal pipes slightly corroded near flexy's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL leak from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis lightly corroded near seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis lightly corroded near seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal pipe s slightly corroded at axle to flexy's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2023 155,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal pipes slightly corroded near flexy's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL leak from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail box mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis lightly corroded near seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis lightly corroded near seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal pipe s slightly corroded at axle to flexy's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 149,423 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes to flexy's slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at front end unable to locate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective One of the front pipe brackets broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes to flexy's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 149,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Dip too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end exc worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe flapping around due to broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes to flexy's slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at front end unable to locate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective One of the front pipe brackets broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes to flexy's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 142,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 137,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,175 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 136,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf anti roll bar drop link upper gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,426 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 128,426 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox leak from n/s seal and behind filler plastic cover

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,936 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust Bracket corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

centre silencer heatshield loose not secured

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,282 miles

oil leak gearbox

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,344 miles

Front brake discs worn, recommend wheels off inspection.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,956 miles

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

Oil leak

PAS pump noisey

Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,956 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

PAS pump noisey

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,752 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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