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CA05 SHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 103,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 103,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion o/s outer sill panel

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion o/s outer sill panel

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,938 miles

offside front lower door sill corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,938 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

offside front lower door sill corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,635 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,635 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,635 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,724 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge and near legal limits

2/ both front tyres becoming perished

3/ damage to windscreen with mot limits

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,433 miles

Damage to windscreen within limits.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,124 miles

1.nail in n/s/r tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,558 miles

1. Nearside front inner wish bone bush becoming worn. 2. Pin hole in nearside front cv gaiter.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,653 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,310 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 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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