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CA05 VLW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 78,664 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 72,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,681 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cut on tread not to cords

nsf tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

os sill dented

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,634 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 VLW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VLW, 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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What year was CA05 VLW registered?

CA05 VLW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is CA05 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 VLW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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