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CE05 GJU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,366 mi
Last recorded143,366 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 143,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 127,643 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 127,643 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,778 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension components corroded

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion of underside

Fail 6 Mar 2014 112,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion of underside

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,219 miles

Front and rear suspension componets slighlty corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,368 miles

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

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

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

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 GJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

CE05 GJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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