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CE05 SMO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,901 mi
Last recorded171,901 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 171,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 165,867 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 164,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine management like on

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 157,130 miles

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 157,130 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 143,535 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 143,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 134,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 111,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,097 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,430 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 SMO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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