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CE05 RAU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,933 mi
Last recorded77,933 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,933 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,740 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,119 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,332 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and is lightly perished

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,783 miles

both rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,349 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,940 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 RAU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

CE05 RAU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CE05 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 RAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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