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CF05 XAB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 129,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,358 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 14 Jul 2015 111,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

2 nails in NSR tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF sidelight bulb dim

OSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Screenwash operation poor

Severe engine oil leak

Vehicle should not be driven due to abnormal engine noise and excessive smoke

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2014 91,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,046 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,917 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,238 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,227 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,227 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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CF05 XAB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF05 XAB, 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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CF05 XAB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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