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CE05 ZHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,675 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR - SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner wings / front wheel arches at rear corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,658 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault b1932 - fo fault code drivers air bag open circuit (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR - SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner wings / front wheel arches at rear corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TYRES BE REPLACED - THIN ON INSIDE EDGES AND SPLITTING IN TREAD

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,792 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2016 108,464 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres perishing in tread

Fail 25 May 2016 108,464 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 22 May 2015 98,823 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 98,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,299 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 88,296 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 77,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 67,399 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 67,390 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 50,115 miles

Slighty noise for both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2010 43,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,086 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on limit.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 18,679 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,679 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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CE05 ZHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE05 ZHZ, 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 CE05 ZHZ registered?

CE05 ZHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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