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CA05 CVZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,487 mi
Last recorded169,487 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery warning light on dash

slight body damage no sharp edges

slight engine oil leak

under body surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2019 163,300 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 163,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 152,359 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 152,359 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both rear (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,581 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 146,502 miles

Emissions not tested run on own oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 139,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 139,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 132,369 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 124,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 115,700 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 May 2012 107,152 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 98,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 66,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 51,875 miles

Offside Rear 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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CA05 CVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CVZ, 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 CA05 CVZ registered?

CA05 CVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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