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CE05 NDL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,355 mi
Last recorded106,355 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,355 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,392 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

general chassis and underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both the front wiper blades are slightly smearing the screen

the car battery has a cover

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield corroded/adrift

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,568 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,281 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)

both front tyres are worn on edge and the vehicle requires tracking.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,907 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,625 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 NDL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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