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CA05 VGP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,965 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 117,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,292 miles

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

exhaust centre heatshield corroded and loose

oil leak on injectors 1&2

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,292 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre heatshield corroded and loose

oil leak on injectors 1&2

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,559 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,559 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,743 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs heavily corroded to inside face

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,854 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,471 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 VGP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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