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CN05 SYZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,128 mi
Last recorded144,128 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 SYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 144,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire laying on top of exhaust and chassis (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 138,101 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,011 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

clutch slipping

Fail 24 Mar 2017 132,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

clutch slipping

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,501 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Fail 25 Mar 2015 101,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak is from rad

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,446 miles

coolant leak is from rad

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,101 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,415 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,472 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,471 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2010 36,993 miles

all tyres getting low on tread rear tyres cracking on side wall 205/55/16 v

Fail 9 Mar 2009 16,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner cv boots leaking v slightly past clips

water leak into boot

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,025 miles

both front inner cv boots leaking v slightly past clips

water leak into boot

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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CN05 SYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CN05 SYZ, 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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CN05 SYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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