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CA05 ABO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ABO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,787 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,746 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend to be replaced (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend to be replaced (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' recommend to be replaced (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend to be checked or replaced at next service (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend to be checked or replaced at next service (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to record milage due to fault in digital display on dash board,

Fail 2 Mar 2015

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to record milage due to fault in digital display on dash board,

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,945 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no brake test carried out as damage to brake discs as pads metal scoring surface of brake disc.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,066 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2009 30,068 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,540 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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CA05 ABO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA05 ABO, 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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CA05 ABO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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