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CE05 STZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 STZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,545 miles

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2018 117,521 miles

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

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,737 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

MIL On

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,971 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 99,971 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,398 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,811 miles

EML on at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf tyre on 3mm

nsr lower arm front bush debonding/split

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML on at time of test

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf tyre on 3mm

nsr lower arm front bush debonding/split

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,917 miles

EML light on

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,883 miles

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

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

EML light on

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,706 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,307 miles

air con compressor leaking

drivers window not working

front number plate starting to delaminate

signs of collant leak from plastic coolant housing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,307 miles

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

air con compressor leaking

drivers window not working

front brake discs worn lipped and scored

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear brake discs worn lipped and scored

rear brake pads apear low

signs of collant leak from plastic coolant housing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,332 miles

both rear arm bushes are starting to split

front brake discs are worn lipped

n/s/r tyre is distorted on the inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,332 miles

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

both rear arm bushes are starting to split

front brake discs are worn lipped

n/s/r tyre is distorted on the inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,213 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

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 STZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

Is CE05 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 STZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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