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CA05 WXX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,698 mi
Last recorded193,698 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 193,698 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake cable (1.1.18 (a))

Corrosion underneath and rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/s/f wing lower corroded and holed but no protrusions

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 193,698 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake cable (1.1.18 (a))

Corrosion underneath and rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/s/f wing lower corroded and holed but no protrusions

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 186,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 186,406 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 180,988 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2016 180,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2015 173,086 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 173,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 162,273 miles

corrosion on exhaust center box

front number plate

handbrake lever button

Fail 7 Aug 2014 162,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake lever button

corrosion on exhaust center box

front number plate

Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,297 miles

rear indicators fading

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,042 miles

condition of rear tyres

n/s/f tyre o/j/l on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 132,092 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 132,092 miles

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

exhaust front pipoe flexi deterioating

Pass 6 Aug 2010 126,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 118,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 118,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 110,543 miles

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

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 WXX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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