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CE05 GLK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,054 mi
Last recorded114,054 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,312 miles

Center exhaust heatshield loose

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight leak inner cv boots through clips

Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT HITTING WINDSCREEN (8.2.3)

Center exhaust heatshield loose

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight leak inner cv boots through clips

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,825 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,824 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 73,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,200 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,200 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a tear caused by partial seperation of its structure but no cords or ply on show

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 43,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,808 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,152 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 GLK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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