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CA05 LMK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 123,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,039 miles

Front wing corroded and holed

Front wipers smear screen

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear doorsill corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wear on edges

heat shield insecure

undertray and child seat fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,961 miles

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

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

Front wing corroded and holed

Front wipers smear screen

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear doorsill corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wear on edges

heat shield insecure

undertray and child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,143 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges , RECOMMEND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT BE CHECKED !

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front shock absorber damping action reduced !

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,614 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 60,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,386 miles

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

near side front side lamp bulb black

Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front side lamp bulb black

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,306 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 LMK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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