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CE05 JFX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,859 mi
Last recorded94,859 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 JFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,859 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,957 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,835 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,353 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,726 miles

undernearth corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 79,724 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undernearth corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,933 miles

nearside & offside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

nearside & offside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 71,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,215 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,682 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 JFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

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

Is CE05 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 JFX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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