CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA05 OTY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,143 mi
Last recorded53,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,143 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 53,143 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,777 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,205 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,480 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,910 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,116 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,623 miles

osr trye is cracking inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,704 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

rear wiper spit

Pass 25 May 2012 29,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,048 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 19,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA05 OTY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA05 OTY?

You can check the full history of CA05 OTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA05 OTY registered?

CA05 OTY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is CA05 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 OTY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA05 OTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA05 OTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.