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CA05 OOG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 81,931 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 81,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,462 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 57,001 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 57,001 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 54,449 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 54,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,919 miles

Central exhaust shield missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 50,917 miles

Emissions not tested power steering leak,pump running dry (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking pump union (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust shield missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,828 miles

corrosion:- rear suspension, rear subframe, front wings, front suspension struts, front brake discs near edges

unable to fully assess brake linings [vehicle design]

Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no image to check (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam incorrectly fitted bulb & not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened !! DANGEROUS !! REPLACE ONLY - DO NOT REPAIR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion:- rear suspension, rear subframe, front wings, front suspension struts, front brake discs near edges

unable to fully assess brake linings [vehicle design]

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,503 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 6 Jun 2018 45,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,570 miles

advise minor cracking to tread pattern of both front tyre's at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,719 miles

Inside edge of o/s/f tyre very worn but not exposing ply or cord.

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)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2008 15,719 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Inside edge of o/s/f tyre very worn but not exposing ply or cord.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

o/s/f tyre perished

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 OOG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OOG, 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 OOG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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