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CA05 YRE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,669 mi
Last recorded176,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 176,669 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower susp arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sil corroded

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower susp arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sil corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded on silencer

Fail 15 Jan 2018 176,669 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower susp arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sil corroded

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower susp arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sil corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded on silencer

Pass 13 Jan 2017 170,400 miles

Offside Front wing damaged near sill

Fail 11 Jan 2017 170,379 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing damaged near sill

Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,148 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 140,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 140,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,307 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,571 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,596 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,699 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,861 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 YRE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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