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CE05 UAJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 130,982 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,884 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 108,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,789 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,210 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,895 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2009 33,701 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 27,558 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,734 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 UAJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

CE05 UAJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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