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CA54 RTV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,453 mi
Last recorded75,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 75,453 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge - no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 75,453 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge - no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 68,971 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded OSF / NSF / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,352 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF / OSF / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF / OSF onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge wearing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides/unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 63,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Position lamp also (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSF / OSF / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF / OSF onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge wearing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides/unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,956 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 76,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,966 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,986 miles

corrosion formed on rear beam axle suspension parts and backplates

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,876 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbone inner bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,865 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,555 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,458 miles

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

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 RTV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RTV, 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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What year was CA54 RTV registered?

CA54 RTV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is CA54 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 RTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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