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CA53 CJP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 CJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on bulkhead and offside front greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded and significantly thinned. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sills and inner arches behind liner heavily corroded but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 118,101 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on bulkhead and offside front greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded and significantly thinned. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sills and inner arches behind liner heavily corroded but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 116,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer, cracking both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (one with spring) - outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no reverse light

Fail 29 Jan 2018 103,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no reverse light

Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,994 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,069 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 66,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 56,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 44,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,417 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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CA53 CJP 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 71.4%.

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 CA53 CJP, 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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CA53 CJP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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