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CE05 XXB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,906 mi
Last recorded133,906 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 130,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 126,926 miles

parking brake travel high..

Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake travel high..

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,201 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

o/s/f tyre wear on edge..

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,967 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,559 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,673 miles

o/s hand brake effort just ok

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,236 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,711 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,930 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 65,915 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,591 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 XXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

CE05 XXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is CE05 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 XXB shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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