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CN05 ZCF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 ZCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 129,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,174 miles

all brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-exhaust flexi minor leak -n/s/f/ link slight play

rack play-drivers door handle sticking-oil leak-exhaust corroded-both rear inner sills corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted-front brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2019

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r/ (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f/ (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f/ (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r/ (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rack play-drivers door handle sticking-oil leak-exhaust corroded-both rear inner sills corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted-front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak to rear of engine ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak to rear of engine ()

Brake test aborted due to pipe bursting on brake rollers.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,893 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 106,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,384 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 27 Jan 2015 103,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak engine area

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,381 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,680 miles

all four tyres have wear on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,680 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres have wear on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 77,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,264 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,960 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 32,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CN05 ZCF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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