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CE05 SPV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 148,708 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 148,708 miles

Fuel pipe insecure running over top of engine cover (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,489 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 119,964 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 70,726 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 3 Feb 2011 69,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,239 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,697 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 SPV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

CE05 SPV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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