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CE05 JSZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,614 mi
Last recorded119,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,614 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,192 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,264 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ( more substantial in nearside front), ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,360 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 97,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,686 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 78,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 73,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,757 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 67,757 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 61,375 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 61,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 55,186 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 55,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,441 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 31,735 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,007 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 JSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

CE05 JSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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