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CA05 MEU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,926 mi
Last recorded128,926 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 128,926 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 108,085 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,410 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,820 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 81,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,423 miles

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

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

windows tinted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,050 miles

front brake discs worn

rear windows tinted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,050 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear windows tinted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,198 miles

rear windows tinted

Pass 26 Jul 2008 42,481 miles

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

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

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 MEU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

CA05 MEU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is CA05 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 MEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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