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CA05 FXC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,468 mi
Last recorded96,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,468 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from lower front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from lower front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,503 miles

Central Front Upper interior mirror missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 75,503 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure switch badly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper interior mirror missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,483 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,831 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,679 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,228 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 41,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,300 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,299 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,030 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2011 31,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,842 miles

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,727 miles

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

rear seat covered not allowing full inspection seat belts

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,345 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 17,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,367 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 FXC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

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

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