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CE05 SMU

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,511 mi
Last recorded163,511 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,511 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Corrosion in various places.

Oil leaks from both driveshaft seals.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 163,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Corrosion in various places.

Oil leaks from both driveshaft seals.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 154,063 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 154,063 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,482 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 143,482 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

radiator leaking from failed hose clip

Pass 11 Feb 2014 132,683 miles

Front & middle exhaust brackets are broken.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 132,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front & middle exhaust brackets are broken.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 121,081 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,081 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,375 miles

Front discs are showing signs of wear.

One rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Road springs are all corroding & end of n/s rear is breaking of.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2011 92,958 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,774 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 76,744 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,014 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,951 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 SMU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

CE05 SMU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is CE05 SMU safe to buy?

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