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CV05 XER

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 83,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 80,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,865 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,133 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 9 Mar 2011 32,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,308 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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CV05 XER is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CV05 XER, 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 CV05 XER registered?

CV05 XER is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is CV05 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 XER shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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