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CV05 YKA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,823 mi
Last recorded112,823 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,823 miles

Central Front slight exhaust blow

Fail 10 Mar 2021 112,823 miles

Central Front slight exhaust blow

Offside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 103,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,808 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 98,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,918 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,916 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,194 miles

o/s wing mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,194 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wing mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,827 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,173 miles

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

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

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

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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CV05 YKA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV05 YKA, 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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CV05 YKA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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