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CE05 JJX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,127 mi
Last recorded137,127 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 JJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,127 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody, rear sub frame, rear suspension arms, rear shockers, both sills, and offside and nearside front wings corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,409 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,900 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 112,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 104,614 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front cross member /sub frame corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn and excessively thin (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear cross member/sub frame heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,134 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 99,134 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front outer cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front brake disc inner face corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,633 miles

center box outer cover corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion starting on brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2014 77,711 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2013 69,995 miles

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 63,542 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,506 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,447 miles

front brake pads low, advise renewal

offside rear tyre tread slightly low

rear brake pads heavily worn, 2mm, advise renewal

slight wear in both front suspension arm rearmost compliance bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,097 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 JJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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