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CA54 RVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,575 mi
Last recorded81,575 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,575 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 81,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 79,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 79,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 73,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,703 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 70,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,711 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 66,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 62,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,605 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s front lower wishbone bush.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,237 miles

slight play in n/s front lower wishbone bush.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,882 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,643 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 33,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,053 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 25,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,719 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 RVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

CA54 RVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is CA54 RVJ safe to buy?

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