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CE05 YHK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 108,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 104,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

heatshield loose

Fail 24 May 2024 104,619 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

heatshield loose

Pass 27 May 2023 99,042 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 99,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 92,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,666 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,431 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,371 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,879 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,767 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 YHK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

Is CE05 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 YHK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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