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CE05 PVU

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint at bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 99,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint at bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint at bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all the brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 very near limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and attached components are corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,352 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded at spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all the brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 very near limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and attached components are corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,289 miles

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,846 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,003 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,120 miles

exhaust/rusting.

surface/corrosion/on/underbody/advised/treatment.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust/rusting.

surface/corrosion/on/underbody/advised/treatment.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,586 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,586 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,409 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,409 miles

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

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)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,854 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

CE05 PVU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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