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CE05 RFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 114,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 111,109 miles

All suspension components corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 111,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension components corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,097 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear track control arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush track control arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear track control arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush track control arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,375 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to wearbands

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,180 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid contaminated

front tyres wearing excessively on inner shoulders

Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid contaminated

front tyres wearing excessively on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,840 miles

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

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

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 RFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

CE05 RFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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