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CA54 XJL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 93,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,930 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2016 744,607 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,223 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 XJL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

CA54 XJL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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