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CA05 VLM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,033 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,033 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill holed (6.1.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,169 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

water leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,986 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,724 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,702 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,702 miles

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

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 VLM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 VLM registered?

CA05 VLM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is CA05 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 VLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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