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CE05 ZHY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,712 mi
Last recorded135,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eml light on

Fail 20 Jul 2026 135,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eml light on

Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dices (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring worn all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 133,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dices (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring worn all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 131,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components frame, arms, springs and others components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear arms, frame and mountings area corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 126,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear arms, frame and mountings area corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,373 miles

rear frame, springs, and arms are corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 119,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear frame, springs, and arms are corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,514 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 112,514 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,890 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,278 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 ZHY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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