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CE05 SZU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,087 mi
Last recorded122,087 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,087 miles

Central Rear seat belt not functional

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tailbox deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2021 122,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear seat belt not functional

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tailbox deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2020 118,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 118,658 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour FRONT /REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,624 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 108,624 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,998 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,546 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,747 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,690 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,761 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,423 miles

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

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

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 SZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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