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CA05 ACY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ACY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2020 94,606 miles

Brake performance not tested due to vehicle overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all road springd (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads no canvas showing

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 92,970 miles

front and rear suspension components coroded

front brake pads look low

Fail 1 May 2019 92,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components coroded

front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,006 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,855 miles

COOLANT LEAK

REAR SUSPESION BUSHES PERISHED AND SEPARATING

SURFACE CORROSSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION PARTS

Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt not clipping into reciever (5.2.5a)

COOLANT LEAK

REAR SUSPESION BUSHES PERISHED AND SEPARATING

SURFACE CORROSSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION PARTS

Pass 4 May 2016 86,687 miles

object removed prior to test

Fail 4 May 2016 86,687 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

object removed prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2015 79,537 miles

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

parking brake travel and rear brake squeek

Pass 28 May 2014 67,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 52,081 miles

rear brake squeek

Pass 21 May 2011 43,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake squeek in operation

Pass 30 May 2009 28,738 miles

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

rear brake squeek in operation

Pass 29 May 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,585 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 ACY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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