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CE05 MGY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,107 mi
Last recorded140,107 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 140,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 127,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered

Offside front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit - 2mm

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Undertray fitted

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,286 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges , perished

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

winter tyre and standard tyre fitted to rear axle

Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges , perished

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

winter tyre and standard tyre fitted to rear axle

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,507 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,231 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,647 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MGY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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