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CE05 YCD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

183,478 mi
Last recorded183,478 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 183,478 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wipers smeary

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 183,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wipers smeary

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 171,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight steering knock

Fail 12 Apr 2016 171,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

slight steering knock

Pass 6 May 2015 162,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center and rear exhaust corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

very slight brake bind to nearside and offside rear

Fail 6 May 2015 162,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center and rear exhaust corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

very slight brake bind to nearside and offside rear

Fail 1 May 2015 162,513 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 154,645 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

Fail 30 Apr 2014 154,113 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2013 141,159 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2013 141,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,175 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low inner and outter edges

offside front tyre worn low on outter edge

rear exhaust box heat shelds broken rattling on exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,361 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 2009 81,327 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 62,954 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,954 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 YCD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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