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CA05 LZC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,753 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,418 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0.5 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff. oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 3 wipers worn

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0.5 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff. oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 3 wipers worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,080 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all round (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,080 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all round (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,922 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,890 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,890 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 57,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,528 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge

slight distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,187 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front 2 x tyres down to 1.6mm on edges

front brake pad set aprox 70% worn

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 LZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LZC, 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 LZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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