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CE05 UCX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 UCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,076 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,073 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general all over underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti-roll bar linkage top and bottom ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti-roll bar linkage top and bottom ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 71,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,342 miles

slight misting around power steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,434 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 19 Jan 2011 60,532 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,403 miles

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,895 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 UCX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

CE05 UCX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is CE05 UCX safe to buy?

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