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CE05 YBW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,888 mi
Last recorded49,888 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 49,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working possible bulb holder (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 49,379 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

mist of oil under the engine

coolant empty

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

mist of oil under the car

Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,707 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 43,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2016 42,902 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 42,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement damaged (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 42,514 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,375 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 41,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 39,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 39,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,495 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

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 YBW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 YBW registered?

CE05 YBW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CE05 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 YBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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