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CA05 VXL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,186 mi
Last recorded68,186 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 68,186 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 68,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 62,727 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 May 2014 54,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 48,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

alternator drive belt damaged

Pass 28 May 2011 32,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,826 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 14,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,605 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 VXL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

CA05 VXL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is CA05 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 VXL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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