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CA54 XEF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components (corrosion)

exhaust rear support bracket deteriorated (weld required)

Fail 15 Jul 2021 127,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components (corrosion)

exhaust rear support bracket deteriorated (weld required)

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,043 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 127,027 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,754 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps very rusty advise replacement

handbrake only just meets requirments

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,389 miles

ENGINE SUMP LEAKING & RUSTY

Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,740 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brakes rusty

handbrake readings on lowest pass mark adjustment or repair advised

o/s/f door handle stiff

Fail 1 Apr 2017 117,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brakes rusty

handbrake readings on lowest pass mark adjustment or repair advised

o/s/f door handle stiff

Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,240 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

SLIGHT DRAG N/S FRONT WHEEL

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

Fail 2 Apr 2016 116,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

SLIGHT DRAG N/S FRONT WHEEL

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

Fail 3 Apr 2015 107,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Apr 2015 107,776 miles

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

Slight play n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,362 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,614 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,164 miles

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

creaking from suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,509 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,072 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 XEF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEF, 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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What year was CA54 XEF registered?

CA54 XEF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is CA54 XEF safe to buy?

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