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CA05 VKV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,603 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,603 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken.secured with wire

tailgate does not secure in closed position

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust support bracket missing (wired up)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket missing (wired up)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,266 miles

rear exhaust pipe support bracket broken (wired up)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,266 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe support bracket broken (wired up)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,370 miles

rear exhaust not supported properly, (wired up)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 66,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust not supported properly, (wired up)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,847 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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