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CE05 URB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 138,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,127 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 129,127 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,675 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,717 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

timing belt change due

Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,717 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

timing belt change due

Pass 19 Nov 2013 115,382 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 115,377 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,128 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 79,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 64,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,309 miles

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

rear blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2008 40,093 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,093 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 URB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 URB, 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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CE05 URB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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