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CE05 SZX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,950 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn at outer edges

n/s/f tyre very close to exposing cords

Fail 10 Jan 2013 118,914 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn at outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,665 miles

boot release handle faulty

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 10 Jan 2011 97,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot release handle faulty

n/s washer poor

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 86,629 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,890 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 Apr 2008 57,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake performance at 17% min pass rate 16% ok time of test

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 SZX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 SZX registered?

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

Is CE05 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 SZX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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