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CE05 TZX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,020 mi
Last recorded125,020 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,020 miles

Front number plate deteriorated (recommend attention)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate getting deteriorated

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting worn

brake pipes undersealed

rear subframe and suspension undersealed and heavily corroded in areas

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,008 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge also cracking/perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened connecting suspension arms slightly corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 82,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,903 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,573 miles

both front tyres wearing close min limit

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,304 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 TZX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

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

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