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CE05 RBF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,742 mi
Last recorded63,742 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 63,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,759 miles

Coolant bellow minimum level

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

Offside Front Hub assembly has slight play in a component but but unable to locate source

Offside Rear Shocker has slight lift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,656 miles

Front brake pads getting low and disc's poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 30,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 20,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,330 miles

Child seats fitted offside + nearside rear unable to check belts etc

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,760 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 RBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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