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CE05 NDO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,344 mi
Last recorded39,344 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion on rear floor pan and inner sills

Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,402 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 36,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 33,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,141 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,145 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 24,101 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,955 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,567 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 15,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 13,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,646 miles

All tyres treads are starting to crack.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 4,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 3,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 3,756 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 NDO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NDO, 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 NDO registered?

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

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