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AB52 CUZ

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 CUZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 58,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 36,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,195 miles

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

Coolant on minimum level. Brake fluid low. Power steering fluid low.

Front brake discs slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant on minimum level. Brake fluid low. Power steering fluid low.

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has splits in sidewalls.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,050 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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AB52 CUZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AB52 CUZ, 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 AB52 CUZ registered?

AB52 CUZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AB52 CUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB52 CUZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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