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CE05 XUJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 87,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,516 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 83,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,937 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,119 miles

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,139 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,875 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to edge on inside of tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,325 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,783 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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CE05 XUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CE05 XUJ, 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

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What year was CE05 XUJ registered?

CE05 XUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 XUJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE05 XUJ have outstanding finance?

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