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CA05 JHV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 70,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 62,723 miles

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

windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,996 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 60,996 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

under side of vehicle components showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,182 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres very slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 28,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,923 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 JHV 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 86.4%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

CA05 JHV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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