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CE05 GPV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,881 mi
Last recorded206,881 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 206,881 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 206,880 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 194,774 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 194,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 181,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under inflated running flat & void outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

PAS fluid level low

Rear axle, coil springs, subframe & component's showing rust corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 167,152 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 167,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 152,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 152,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 137,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 105,335 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 1 Mar 2011 88,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GPV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GPV, 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 GPV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 GPV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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