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CA54 XEZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint / heavily deteriorated / advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges / nearly though to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges / nearly though to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advanced handbrake lever travel / advise adjustment

signs of coolant leak from water pump / advise further investigation

steering rack heavily covered in oil / no leak found during test / advise further investigation

suspect steering rack has play but cant fully assess due to play in other joints

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,629 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 111,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,546 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,918 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES AT REAR INC ARCHES /INNER SILLS ETC (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S ARCHES ETC (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,966 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,340 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,262 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,521 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,079 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,009 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 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

CA54 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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