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CE05 URR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,434 mi
Last recorded159,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 URR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 159,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 153,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 143,989 miles

underside corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2024 143,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

underside corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 138,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,354 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 134,110 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshers and phone stand. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both mirrors. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 126,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 120,749 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 120,749 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,472 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 105,470 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,122 miles

front wipers are juddering up the screen

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,805 miles

all wheels slightly buckled

Fail 20 Jan 2015 77,805 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

all wheels slightly buckled

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,073 miles

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

brakes squealing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,842 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 URR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

CE05 URR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CE05 URR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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