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CE05 PZX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,985 mi
Last recorded140,985 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 140,985 miles

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

engine managment light on dash

Fail 7 Mar 2017 140,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 132,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

centre / front exhaust rusty

various susspension bushes at rear perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 119,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

centre / front exhaust rusty

various susspension bushes at rear perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 106,840 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,688 miles

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

rear pads and discs 75% worn

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,688 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

rear pads and discs 75% worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,265 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 PZX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

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

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