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CA54 UPX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 104,776 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat belt anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat belt anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp unit loose

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,808 miles

underside,suspension components,p/s lines and fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 103,802 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside,suspension components,p/s lines and fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,844 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 100,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,367 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,292 miles

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

underside, subfames,suspension components all have advanced corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2020 94,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside, subfames,suspension components all have advanced corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,748 miles

exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,748 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,866 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Number plates are discolouring.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion in various places.

Number plates are discolouring.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,272 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front and rear number plates are discolouring.

Front flexible section of exhaust is starting to leak.

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,272 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front and rear number plates are discolouring.

Front flexible section of exhaust is starting to leak.

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

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,103 miles

both number plates deteriorating

buckle in n/s rear wheel

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,538 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,538 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front brake discs look worn.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,224 miles

Number plates are deteriorating.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Number plates are deteriorating.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,776 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly & o/s is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

Front anti roll bar link gaiters are deteriorating.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,438 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear springs are corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,806 miles

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear springs are corroding.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,401 miles

Rear brake pads look a little low.

Rear springs are corroding.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 21,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads look a little low.

Rear springs are corroding.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,961 miles

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2008 10,951 miles

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

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

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 UPX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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