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CE05 XVG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,199 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leak

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine management light on

windscreen chipped outside of swept area

Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leak

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine management light on

windscreen chipped outside of swept area

Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,680 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,257 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 85,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,414 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f inner pad

slight play n/s/f drop link

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f inner pad

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,539 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 55,467 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 50,542 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake -heavy scoring outer face.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,406 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,263 miles

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

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

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 XVG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CE05 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

CE05 XVG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is CE05 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 XVG shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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