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CA54 UFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,541 mi
Last recorded178,541 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 178,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covered with underseal held to finger and thumb pressure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 178,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing bottom fixings near sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill covered with underseal held to finger and thumb pressure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 173,882 miles

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

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

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

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

body / sills x 2 corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2023 173,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 158,009 miles

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

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

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,603 miles

Front top mounts x 2 play

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Fail 4 Jun 2019 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 120,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,242 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,521 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and under inflated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,503 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 90,503 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 84,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,884 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,810 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,801 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 UFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

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

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