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CA05 LYF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 108,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 108,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2018 99,895 miles

Engine Mil light on indicating a fault?

Exhaust heat shield adift

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

Fail 5 May 2018 99,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine Mil light on indicating a fault?

Exhaust heat shield adift

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,752 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,575 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 77,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,559 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, both rear tyres perishing.

ADVISE, offside rear coil spring corroding at base.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,354 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s inner c.v boots leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

release button missing from handbrake lever

slight weep from o/s inner c.v gaitor

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,990 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 27,983 miles

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

Nearside 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 1 Jul 2008 23,650 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 LYF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 LYF registered?

CA05 LYF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is CA05 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 LYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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