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CE05 RDO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,150 mi
Last recorded47,150 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 47,150 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,461 miles

General corrosion to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,556 miles

General corrosion rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,677 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,445 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,370 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,373 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,245 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Feb 2013 15,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,979 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,951 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,724 miles

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,693 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 RDO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 RDO registered?

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

Is CE05 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 RDO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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