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CA05 CXE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,784 mi
Last recorded74,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 73,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 72,293 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 70,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 68,701 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 68,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 66,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 63,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 59,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,261 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,449 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CA05 CXE 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 86.4%.

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 CA05 CXE, 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 CA05 CXE registered?

CA05 CXE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is CA05 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 CXE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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