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CA54 FLJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,668 mi
Last recorded123,668 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 123,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 123,666 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings heavily corroded lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 122,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,352 miles

Both front lower wings corroding

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 115,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,866 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,932 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,593 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

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

Offside mirror case broken and small crack in glass

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,124 miles

Brake fluid in need of changing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,960 miles

Brake fluid in need of changing

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,720 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

o/s rear tyre wearing down

Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,134 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,359 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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CA54 FLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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