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CA05 LDV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,657 mi
Last recorded154,657 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 154,657 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 154,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 151,613 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH BONDING FAILURE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,005 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure LOWER WING CORRODED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH BONDING FAILURE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 143,049 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 143,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,734 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,734 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,812 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2015 109,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,437 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,675 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 LDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

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

Is CA05 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 LDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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