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CE05 MFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,613 miles

Both front outer arch/wings heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

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

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,850 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle general corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,941 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,272 miles

Rear Shockers outer casing rusted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 70,262 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shockers outer casing rusted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,821 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,205 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,209 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 23,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,355 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front steering rack ends noisey(creaking).

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 MFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

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

Is CE05 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 MFJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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