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CA05 EXX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 EXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15v (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,809 miles

exhaust center mount bracket rotted off

Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust center mount bracket rotted off

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,949 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit [1.6mm] advise immediate replacement

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit [1.6mm] advise immediate replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,110 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi section cracked and deteriorating

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2012 60,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,016 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2008 26,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EXX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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