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CA05 YLD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,749 mi
Last recorded110,749 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 110,749 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 110,749 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 104,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 90,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,007 miles

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

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)

engine management lamp showing on dash.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,414 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 56,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 May 2010 34,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,566 miles

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 YLD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YLD, 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 YLD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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