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CA54 XEC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,210 mi
Last recorded168,210 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 168,210 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 166,569 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 149,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 132,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 132,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 111,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,845 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2009 36,092 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside outer sill buckled

Fail 28 Jun 2009 36,092 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside outer sill buckled

Fail 24 Jan 2008 28,071 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 24 Jan 2008 28,071 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 XEC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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