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CE05 MFY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,002 mi
Last recorded45,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 45,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,935 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 44,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,758 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,491 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,491 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,364 miles

knock from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,560 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated EML stopping on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,730 miles

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

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Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,677 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 38,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,270 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,904 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 MFY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

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

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