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CE05 RSZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,543 mi
Last recorded63,543 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 63,543 miles

Nearside Front mud guard loose

Offside Front mud guard loose

gear box leak

Fail 1 May 2020 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to passenger side (3.5 (a))

Offside Front mud guard loose

Nearside Front mud guard loose

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

gear box leak

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,421 miles

Engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,398 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,898 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,333 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 43,333 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 18,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,025 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 13,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,326 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 RSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

CE05 RSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is CE05 RSZ safe to buy?

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