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CE54 XTF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,422 mi
Last recorded116,422 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,422 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 115,534 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermitent (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake efficient just got through 17%

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2019 109,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread tyre depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2018 104,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on dash

engine oil level on min on dip stick

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished/seperating

Fail 17 Mar 2017 98,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on dash

engine oil level on min on dip stick

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished/seperating

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,754 miles

engine management lamp on dash

intermittent engine rough idle

oil leak

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,940 miles

Oil leak

engine manament lamp on dash

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges of tread

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,351 miles

Oil leak

engine manament lamp on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2014 82,351 miles

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

Oil leak

engine manament lamp on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,257 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,472 miles

front disks slightly pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,472 miles

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

front disks slightly pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,564 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,126 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,763 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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CE54 XTF 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 60.9%.

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 CE54 XTF, 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 CE54 XTF registered?

CE54 XTF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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