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CA05 OTE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,032 mi
Last recorded97,032 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,729 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,725 miles

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

O/S INER FRONT TYRE WORN SMOTH, LIMIT NEAR CORDS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,241 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,706 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low tread and cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,284 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 OTE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

CA05 OTE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is CA05 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 OTE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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