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CA05 FJN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,754 mi
Last recorded156,754 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 156,754 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 154,250 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

rear tyres slightly low at 3.5mm

slight wear in os/f rear suspension arm bush

Fail 30 Jul 2020 154,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

rear tyres slightly low at 3.5mm

slight wear in os/f rear suspension arm bush

Pass 5 Aug 2019 150,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension springs corroded

slight movement in os/f rear suspension arm bush

Pass 17 Jul 2018 146,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,782 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight resistance on free spin.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 124,645 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around sump gasket

Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,675 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 110,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,733 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

rear no plate loose

small stone chips front wind screen

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs inner faces corroded

rear no plate loose

small stone chips front wind screen

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,244 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2008 36,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FJN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

CA05 FJN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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