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CA05 OCJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 138,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

handbrake readings only just met requirements

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Oct 2017 138,196 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

handbrake readings only just met requirements

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 131,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,115 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 125,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

removed object from rear view mirror.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,325 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 119,315 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2013 113,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak on injector seals

Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,967 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight leak on injector seals

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,009 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 OCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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