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CA05 OTS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,994 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 89,994 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,561 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,709 miles

Nearside front tyre weat low on inside edge

Offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outside shoulder

Fail 28 Jul 2012 39,709 miles

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

Nearside front tyre weat low on inside edge

Offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outside shoulder

Fail 30 Jul 2011 26,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak, oil filler cap missing.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,285 miles

oil leak, oil filler cap missing.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,914 miles

front tyres have kerbing damage-nearside must be close to exposing cords-spare(new) has been fitted to nearside

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,660 miles

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

some kerbing damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2008 3,808 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 OTS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

CA05 OTS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is CA05 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 OTS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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