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CE05 XXV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,763 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 100,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,189 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 90,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,704 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,162 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine leaking oil

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/r tyre has nails in tread, and tread slightly cut

Fail 15 Mar 2010 82,158 miles

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

engine leaking oil

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre has nails in tread, and tread slightly cut

Fail 13 Mar 2010 81,998 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leaks from engine, rocker gasket and possible head gasket.Recommend checking cam belt (possible oil contamination).

Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,880 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/Side rear door will not open

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,880 miles

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

N/Side rear door will not open

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,173 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 XXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXV, 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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CE05 XXV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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