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CE05 RUA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 79,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,282 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 75,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,503 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to rear sub-fame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,283 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,259 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,415 miles

Fuel Tank straps corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner lower arches / inner sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 57,139 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,577 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,784 miles

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2015 42,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,554 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 40,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

195/60 15 v

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

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

n/s wiper worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,980 miles

both rear tyres tread separating

Fail 31 Mar 2009 28,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/n/s/r tyres starting to perish.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,714 miles

o/s/n/s/r tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,547 miles

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

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 RUA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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