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CA05 GJG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,314 miles

bonnet catch faulty

engine managment light on

no coolent in res

slight play in o/s rear drop link

slight wear to n/s front tyre

slight wear to o/s rear tyre

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Fail 9 Jul 2013 102,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch faulty

engine managment light on

no coolent in res

slight play in o/s rear drop link

slight wear to n/s front tyre

slight wear to o/s rear tyre

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,372 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,369 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,711 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 82,711 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers starting to smudge windscreen

front brake discs are pitted slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,713 miles

both front wipers starting to smudge windscreen

front brake discs are pitted slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,876 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,402 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 GJG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

CA05 GJG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is CA05 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 GJG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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