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CA05 LOD

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,576 mi
Last recorded172,576 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 172,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 168,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 158,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 490,291 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All 4 indicators slightly off colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 138,982 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake 18%

Pass 13 Feb 2016 132,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 132,384 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,191 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 124,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 107,568 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 92,552 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,794 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,577 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 47,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,566 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 LOD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

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

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