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CA05 EYT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Fail 19 Aug 2024 136,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,474 miles

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2023 125,474 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,325 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 121,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 103,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 93,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,227 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 79,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has minor tread separation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,984 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,984 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 11,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EYT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

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

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