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CE05 URU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,797 miles

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,089 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,867 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbing on edges

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,752 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbing on edges

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,208 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,707 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 14,302 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 14,302 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008

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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 URU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

CE05 URU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 URU safe to buy?

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