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CA05 YMZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,771 miles

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

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,236 miles

All rear brake components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Corrosion to sills and chassis

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 130,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All rear brake components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Corrosion to sills and chassis

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 124,432 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,280 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,972 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,972 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,420 miles

power steering rack has slight wear

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 96,030 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,599 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,599 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,981 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,670 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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 YMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

CA05 YMZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is CA05 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 YMZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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