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CA05 HOJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,469 mi
Last recorded187,469 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 187,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 187,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 183,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 181,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 179,126 miles

exhaust deteriorated

outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 177,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2019 177,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 169,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 163,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear tyre damaged

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Dec 2017 163,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear tyre damaged

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2016 156,967 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 156,965 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to engine rattle possibly timing chain (7.3.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres getting close to min limit

n/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated

n/s/r anti roll link has play

n/s/r radius arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 155,949 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both front (2.5.B.3a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outside edges

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats

Pass 3 Dec 2014 154,936 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

hand brake lever release button missing , but still in perfect working order

Pass 18 Dec 2013 153,632 miles

front brake discs worn and rusted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 142,563 miles

front brake discs worn and rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,094 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front in indicator slightly white light

Pass 23 Dec 2010 110,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,374 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 95,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CA05 HOJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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