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CE05 LRU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,767 mi
Last recorded119,767 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2022 119,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,027 miles

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

corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 23 Jul 2021 108,841 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion forming on inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 105,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,958 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 92,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,896 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,896 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly 32% (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,921 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,867 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,172 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 53,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,562 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,172 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,997 miles

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)

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 LRU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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