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CA54 FJN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,181 mi
Last recorded176,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 176,181 miles

Emissions not tested engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front sub frame is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to nearside & offside inner sill areas

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 167,524 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 167,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 164,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light Illuminated on Dash

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 164,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light Illuminated on Dash

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 159,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2013 159,963 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2012 151,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 133,063 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 133,061 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 128,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 106,795 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,673 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,673 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,673 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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CA54 FJN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA54 FJN, 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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CA54 FJN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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