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CE05 RPZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,939 mi
Last recorded124,939 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 124,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower fuel tank strap corroded

Rear axle corroded

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

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

Rear under body corrosion present

Fail 7 Oct 2017 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower fuel tank strap corroded

Rear axle corroded

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

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

Rear under body corrosion present

Pass 13 May 2016 117,622 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

corrossion both rear inner sills

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 May 2016 117,620 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror insecure o/s front (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on front (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

corrossion both rear inner sills

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,644 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,390 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,372 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 RPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

CE05 RPZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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