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CE05 GKP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,154 mi
Last recorded107,154 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 107,154 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake ferels coroded

heat shield insecure

indicaters starting to flash white

rear suspension coroded

vehical coroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,037 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion in various places

oil leak

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Oct 2021 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion in various places

oil leak

power steering rack damp

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,129 miles

Rear SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION RUSTIMG

Fail 26 Oct 2020 97,126 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION RUSTIMG

Pass 9 May 2019 91,264 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust mountings corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,699 miles

HAND BRAKE LOW READING

Pass 12 May 2017 80,809 miles

HAND BRAKE LOW READING

Pass 16 May 2016 74,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,643 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 26 Mar 2013 59,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,698 miles

ADVISE REAR HIGH LEVEL LD OUT /

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE REAR HIGH LEVEL LD OUT /

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,939 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 GKP 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 66.7%.

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 GKP, 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 GKP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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