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CE05 XVU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,334 mi
Last recorded132,334 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 132,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear drums corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 129,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,505 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,184 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket snapped front by cat (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,183 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket snapped front by cat (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,973 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,400 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,974 miles

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

n,s,f brake pad lining looks like seperting from pad

Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,973 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n,s,f brake pad lining looks like seperting from pad

Pass 3 May 2012 54,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,090 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,089 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,284 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 XVU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

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

Is CE05 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 XVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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