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CE05 TYU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,988 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,478 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 73,474 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,768 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

fuel flap missing

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,768 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

fuel flap missing

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,098 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel flap cover missing

n/s front tyre has a cut in side wall not reaching the cords

o/s front track rod end creaking

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,150 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f o/s/f top mounts noisey

Fail 13 Feb 2013 49,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s inner c.v boot leaking grease slightly

o/s front bumper lose

o/s/f wheel has a dent on outer rim

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s inner c.v boot leaking grease slightly

o/s front bumper lose

o/s/f wheel has a dent on outer rim

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,567 miles

front wiper blades smearing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,323 miles

both inner cv joint boots leaking grease

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,321 miles

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

both inner cv joint boots leaking grease

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2009 37,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,302 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 34,099 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 27 Nov 2008 34,099 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 TYU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

CE05 TYU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CE05 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 TYU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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