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CE05 RUJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,870 mi
Last recorded187,870 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 187,870 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 8 Mar 2025 187,841 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom central (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 12 Mar 2024 184,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 184,153 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on inner edges 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 181,006 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner , needs wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 177,783 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))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 177,783 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 175,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 175,201 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 173,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 173,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 170,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 170,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower arm spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 164,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 164,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,788 miles

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

advise eml light on

advise o/s/r tyre close to limit and wearing on both edges

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 151,886 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play in both inner rack ends

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 151,886 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play in both inner rack ends

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 141,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 126,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,235 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise centre stop light not work

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear 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 RUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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