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CE05 PLV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,438 mi
Last recorded162,438 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 162,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 157,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 153,553 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all 4x (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded to excess

Pass 4 May 2017 148,836 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2017 148,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2016 135,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 112,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 93,882 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2014 93,882 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2013 86,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate discoloured

hand brake lever short on travel and tight

n/s & o/s/r handbrake effort low

n/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate discoloured

hand brake lever short on travel and tight

n/s & o/s/r handbrake effort low

n/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,613 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 57,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,296 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 PLV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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