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CE05 XWB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,471 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 79,471 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected fan belt (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,634 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,633 miles

Nearside Rear door dent

Offside Front panel dent

Offside Rear wire hanging

a/c condenser oil leaks

transmission oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2019 62,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear door dent

Offside Front panel dent

Offside Rear wire hanging

a/c condenser oil leaks

transmission oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,443 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,443 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 40,475 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,891 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 29,386 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 20,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,846 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 13,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,180 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 XWB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XWB, 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 CE05 XWB registered?

CE05 XWB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is CE05 XWB safe to buy?

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