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CE05 GKO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 137,529 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Jan 2026 137,529 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Dec 2024 134,278 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing holed not affecting suspension or steering.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 134,170 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure likely to fall off. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge on cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing holed not affecting suspension or steering.

Pass 29 Dec 2023 128,253 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute when left or right operating (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Dec 2023 128,253 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute when left or right operating (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,330 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,409 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,667 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edges

n/s/f tyre side wall is slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,938 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Jan 2014 53,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,923 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,923 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,826 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 GKO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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