MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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 ()
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
oil leak gearbox
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
PAS pump noisey
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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