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CA05 FHD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018
Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adv offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,701 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 80,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,651 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 FHD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

CA05 FHD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is CA05 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 FHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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