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CA54 YMW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,004 mi
Last recorded147,004 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint rear section of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge with bald areas n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

lower part of o/s/f wing & sill corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 147,003 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f top boot split apart (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint rear section of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge with bald areas n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

lower part of o/s/f wing & sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,083 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 142,083 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,403 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 137,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,018 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 134,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,893 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,816 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,339 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAYST FLEXIBLE PIPE DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AT REAR ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW BATTERY LOW

Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE DICS INNER FACE POOR

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAYST FLEXIBLE PIPE DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AT REAR ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW BATTERY LOW

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,924 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,395 miles

front number plate small cracks

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 YMW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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