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CA05 MBX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,392 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front drop links rubbers cut open

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2022 115,389 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed door lock not shutting properly (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front drop links rubbers cut open

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Front bonnet cant be opened

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,681 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 97,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,058 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,058 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,262 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,741 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,741 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside driveshaft seal leaking

reverse light in-op

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 57,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

damage to n/s/f door

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perrished

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,658 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,222 miles

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

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

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

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 MBX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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