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CA54 TXH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,816 mi
Last recorded138,816 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 TXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 138,814 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,703 miles

Offside Rear track control arm corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 135,703 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear track control arm corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 133,694 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear lower arms corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,121 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 127,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 18,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,642 miles

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 108,642 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake fluid getting low in resevoir

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,394 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,436 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 41,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

water marks rear no plate

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,506 miles

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

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

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

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

water marks rear no plate

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight water damage rear no plate

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,922 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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CA54 TXH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CA54 TXH, 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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CA54 TXH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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