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DF05 CXE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 73,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,898 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,616 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,339 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 39,148 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front body panels damaged

rear wiper blade worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Apr 2012 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front body panels damaged

rear wiper blade worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,232 miles

advise oil leak from engine

advise track wear on tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2009 17,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DF05 CXE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF05 CXE, 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 DF05 CXE registered?

DF05 CXE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DF05 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 CXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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