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CA54 UPV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,036 mi
Last recorded138,036 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 138,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper sill area corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill area corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 138,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper sill area corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill area corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Corroded but not within 30cm

Offside Front Sill Corroded but not within 30cm

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorbers rusted (2.7.2a)

bonnet hard to open

Fail 6 Oct 2017 126,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shock absorbers rusted (2.7.2a)

bonnet hard to open

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres badly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,294 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,294 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,871 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2008 30,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UPV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

CA54 UPV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is CA54 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 UPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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