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CA05 GKP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,845 mi
Last recorded124,845 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,845 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 15 Dec 2022 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,520 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,772 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount at rear pipe corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,250 miles

Battery light illuminated indicating a fault.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,045 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,853 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,012 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery light stays on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,142 miles

E,M.L. on

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

n/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

E,M.L. on

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,186 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face scored

wear n/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 32,999 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,999 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inside

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,271 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres getting on edges

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 GKP 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 68.2%.

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

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