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CA05 WVX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024

Rear axle corrosion

hand brake lever slight stiff

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,265 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 12 Jun 2023 95,263 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,142 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil residue front of engine areas

rear exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling

Fail 24 Mar 2022 92,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil residue front of engine areas

rear exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively close to rubbing through / inadequately supported (1.6 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

middle/rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted twisted/kinked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking reservoir pipe area, dripping off underside of vehicle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively close to rubbing through / inadequately supported (1.6 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

middle/rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2019 77,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 72,927 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp lens cloudy, needs replacing.

Offside registration plate lamp lens cloudy, needs replacing.

Pass 21 May 2017 68,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 66,110 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 66,110 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 58,849 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 58,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,919 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 30,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,346 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 26,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 21,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,037 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 WVX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

CA05 WVX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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