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CE05 TZG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,616 mi
Last recorded139,616 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,616 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,775 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 130,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,738 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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 6 Mar 2014 89,005 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 4 Mar 2013 79,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,533 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,190 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,190 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) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 5 Mar 2008 33,503 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)

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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

CE05 TZG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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