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CE05 YFU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,150 mi
Last recorded125,150 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 125,150 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 116,756 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 100,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,245 miles

Offside front brake disc inner surface becoming corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake disc inner surface becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,232 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,232 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 18 Mar 2008 25,456 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 YFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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