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CA05 LYK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,190 mi
Last recorded172,190 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 172,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 172,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 170,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2019 170,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 160,781 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 160,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing Inner/rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing Lower/inner (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 148,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Inner rear bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Inner rear bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 135,473 miles

Coolant leak area of thermostat housing

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 135,473 miles

Coolant leak area of thermostat housing

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front and rear brake pads over 3/4 worn.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,765 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 LYK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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