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CA05 FGU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 135,014 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 31 May 2017 110,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 95,197 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 95,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 89,198 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,246 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,222 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 51,423 miles

Leak on n/s inner drivew shaft (clip)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,859 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 FGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

CA05 FGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is CA05 FGU safe to buy?

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