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CA54 PHK

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,474 mi
Last recorded140,474 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 PHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 140,474 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,495 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 134,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 127,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,980 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn and corroded on their inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 125,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn and corroded on their inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bold on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2019 94,762 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 94,760 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 86,035 miles

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

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

front brake discs very poor condition

nearside front road wheel damaged

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 10 May 2018 86,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs very poor condition

nearside front road wheel damaged

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,590 miles

n/s/f outer wheel rim has slight damage

Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,590 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/r (2.6.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear reg plate group spacing incorrect (6.3.4a)

n/s/f outer wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,627 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates are incorrectly spaced out

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,922 miles

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

s/corosion /s /lip to both fron t brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,185 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,140 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,807 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,449 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 PHK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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