CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA54 XLH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,026 mi
Last recorded192,026 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 192,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 192,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 189,602 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 186,135 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 186,135 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 182,944 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 180,000 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 177,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 171,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 167,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 166,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 166,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 165,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 165,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has punture

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 165,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 164,614 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,986 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,359 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA54 XLH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA54 XLH?

You can check the full history of CA54 XLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA54 XLH registered?

CA54 XLH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is CA54 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 XLH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA54 XLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA54 XLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.