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CX05 SXB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,311 mi
Last recorded115,311 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,311 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,309 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2019 108,659 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2018 164 miles

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,766 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,786 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 66,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre bald on inner edge+split in outer side wall - nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 66,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre bald on inner edge+split in outer side wall - nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 57,347 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitted and lipped on inner surfaces

oil level very low

slight judder from front brakes on RBT

Fail 14 May 2012 52,006 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 52,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,945 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX05 SXB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX05 SXB, 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 CX05 SXB registered?

CX05 SXB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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