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CA05 PLX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,156 mi
Last recorded48,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door glass missing ()

Pass 14 May 2019 46,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,834 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,985 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,111 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,630 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished and starting to split

n/s/rear tyre close to limit 2/3000 miles

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,502 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front discs worn

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,261 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,674 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 PLX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

CA05 PLX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is CA05 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 PLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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