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CA05 PMO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

167,476 mi
Last recorded167,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 167,476 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear brake shoe mounting plate corroded - both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tailpipe mount sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount domes corroded (inside arch) - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount area - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill corroded around trailing arm mount - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underfloor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 167,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear brake shoe mounting plate corroded - both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tailpipe mount sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount domes corroded (inside arch) - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount area - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill corroded around trailing arm mount - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underfloor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 160,970 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides strut/top mounting - housing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting - snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides main chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 160,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides strut/top mounting - housing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting - snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides main chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 152,630 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper/lower link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 152,598 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper/lower link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 144,299 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 142,381 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 142,381 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both lower wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 140,030 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 140,030 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 138,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from front flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes - perished/displacing/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm - bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides forward outer sill/lower wing areas - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,946 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms - rearward bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all link arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms - forward bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general corrosion - especially around trailing arm mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 125,029 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,141 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,046 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,836 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,830 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,217 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 56,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,179 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,546 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 PMO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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