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CE05 WXX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,929 mi
Last recorded136,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,929 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 136,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,729 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,555 miles

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

Offside rear nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2016 118,555 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 111,059 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,333 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 99,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,332 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,804 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,804 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,139 miles

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

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

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 WXX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

CE05 WXX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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