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CE05 XXN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper trailing arm bushes split/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine breather hose collasped/leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2019 107,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper trailing arm bushes split/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine breather hose collasped/leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,037 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,369 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 88,667 miles

coil springs rusting

exhaust heat shield insecure and hanging down very low

rear number plate deteriorating

rear of near side sill starting to rust

Fail 26 May 2016 88,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coil springs rusting

exhaust heat shield insecure and hanging down very low

off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear number plate deteriorating

rear of near side sill starting to rust

Fail 8 May 2015 81,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 81,651 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 73,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 73,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 67,400 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 67,323 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 62,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,124 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 27,221 miles

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

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 XXN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

CE05 XXN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 XXN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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